Which complication is not a risk for disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) in pregnancy?

Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) is a serious condition characterized by systemic activation of the coagulation cascade, leading to the formation of blood clots throughout the small blood vessels, which can result in severe bleeding due to the consumption of clotting factors.

Placental abruption, stillbirth, and severe hypertension are conditions strongly associated with DIC. In placental abruption, the placenta detaches from the uterus prematurely, which can lead to significant bleeding and subsequently increase the likelihood of DIC. Stillbirth can occur in the context of DIC due to compromised blood flow and oxygen delivery to the fetus. Severe hypertension, particularly in cases of preeclampsia or eclampsia, can also predispose a patient to the development of DIC due to vascular injury and increased inflammatory response.

Preterm labor, while a serious condition, does not directly indicate an increased risk for DIC. It is typically associated with other underlying conditions but is not a direct cause of the coagulopathy itself. Thus, while the other options represent risks or conditions that can lead to or exacerbate DIC, preterm labor does not pose the same level of risk in this context.