Maternal Car Accidents During Pregnancy and Their Impact on Newborns

Abstract

Introduction

Car accidents are among the most common causes of fetal trauma during pregnancy. The most frequent maternal complications include placental abruption, uterine rupture, and hypovolemic shock, while fetal complications include premature birth, cranial injuries, skull fractures, and even death.

Objective:
To examine how car accidents affect pregnant women and their newborns.

Methods:
Three cases of newborns delivered by mothers involved in car accidents during pregnancy were analyzed.

Results:
These three clinical cases demonstrate the significant impact of maternal trauma from car accidents on perinatal outcomes and neonatal development, with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from transient neonatal complications to neonatal death. Properly using seatbelts during pregnancy is essential to prevent injuries to both the mother and the fetus.