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A member asked:
Scared of amniotic fluid embolism am to go into labor any day. i feel like its going to happen, drs keep saying its rare...but it still happens.
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Extremely rare: It is extremely rare. However, you should discuss your anxiety with your doctor and perhaps a neonatologist. You may need some anxiety medication for labor. Good luck.
Answered 6/16/2014
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