Perinatal outcomes of traumatic injuries during pregnancy.

Traumatic injuries although uncommon (affect 6% to 7% of all pregnancies) are associated with poor maternal, fetal, neonatal, and infant outcomes. The magnitude of the problem is most likely largely underestimated secondary to lack of standardized reporting. Newer data are available that stratify maternal risk by type of injury sustained, and may assist in evaluation of the pregnant trauma victim. Long-term adverse events after maternal discharge for a traumatic injury are emerging, and suggest closer monitoring of the patient for preterm labor, growth restriction, and placental abruption during the affected pregnancy.