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I gave birth vaginally a week ago, had a 3rd degree tear had operation to repair the tear , how rare is a blood clot in the leg after child birth?

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Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Blood clot: Is very serious and if you suspect you need to be seen immediately as it could go to your lungs,

Dr Davantzis and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2016

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A member asked:

I gave birth vaginally a week ago, had a 3rd degree tear had operation to repair the tear , how rare is a blood clot in the leg after child birth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Dr Davantzis and 4 doctors agreed

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