This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Illness Complicating Pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All the following can cause DIC during pregnancy, except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Diabetes mellitus, B. Amniotic fluid embolism, C. Intrauterine fetal death, D. Abruptio placentae
A: Diabetes mellitus
Answer: A: Diabetes mellitus 
Explanation: Obstetric Complications and Trigger Factors for DIC: Endothelial Injury Release of Thromboplastin Release of Phospholipids Preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP Hypovolemia Septicemia Septic aboion Chorioamnionitis Amniotic fluid embolism IUFD Abruptio placentae Intra-amniotic hypeonic saline Incompatible blood transfusion