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I'm 31, with almost 2 year old. pregnancy and birth went pretty smooth. i had vaginal birth. im pregnant with #2 and terrified of amniotic fluid embolism once again?! i hope i have a smooth birth again

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Very rare: You are more likely to be struck by lightening than have amniotic fluid embolism. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 8/29/2020

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A member asked:

I'm 31, with almost 2 year old. pregnancy and birth went pretty smooth. i had vaginal birth. im pregnant with #2 and terrified of amniotic fluid embolism once again?! i hope i have a smooth birth again

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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