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How come a mother who undergoes cesarean section may have spinal cord injury and brain injury?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Blod Clot: A blod clot to the brain and or spinal cord is always a risk with surgery although uncommon. Pregnancy itself increases the risk for clotting. Sounds like an unfortunate event.

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Answered 1/11/2016

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