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Can you tell me what can commonly (have) cause(d) women to die from childbirth?
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Blood loss, sepsis: Severe blood loss or uncontrolled infection can kill even today. Also complications from high blood pressure, seizures, and blood clots can be fatal. Fortunately these days a maternal death is rare in developed countries, but will be much higher wherever a cesarean section cannot be easily and safely done.
Answered 12/28/2014
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