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Does amniotic fluid embolism happens during planned c sections?

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Very rare: An amniotic fluid embolus is when amniotic fluid gets into the circulation while giving birth and eventually blocks an important vessel, such as in the lungs. This is a rare pregnancy complication that occurs in about 1 in 20, 000 to 30, 000 pregnancies.

Answered 9/27/2017

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