Evidence of placental abruption as a chronic process: Associations with vaginal bleeding early in pregnancy and placental lesions. (babycenter.com)
Truth: Minor trauma such as falling, being hit in the abdomen, or having a fender bender is not likely to cause a first - trimester miscarriage, but it can cause placental abruption in the second or third trimester and potentially lead to late pregnancy loss. (verywellfamily.com)
In cases where severe placental abruption occurs, approximately 15 % will end in fetal death. (americanpregnancy.org)