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Can low-potassium cause issues during labor/delivery (vaginal or c-section)? i'm healthy but i know my potassium intake is very low. i'm 33 weeks pregnant

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

SHOULD HAVE: LEVEL CHECKED. COMPLICATIONS CAN ARISE. AS A MATTER OF FACT HOSPITALS CHECK FEW BASIC LABS BEFORE ANY SURGERIES, JUST IN CASE MENTION IT TO YOUR DOCTOR

Answered 5/26/2014

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A member asked:

Can low-potassium cause issues during labor/delivery (vaginal or c-section)? i'm healthy but i know my potassium intake is very low. i'm 33 weeks pregnant

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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