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I worry about amniotic fluid embolism. i know placenta abruption is likely cause in vaginal birth. what are the chances of placenta abruption during labor in a healthy pregnancy with no placenta abnormalities& no history of placenta abruption ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Lightning: You are more likely to get hit by lightening than suffering from amniotic fluid embolism. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!

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Answered 12/21/2020

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A member asked:

I worry about amniotic fluid embolism. i know placenta abruption is likely cause in vaginal birth. what are the chances of placenta abruption during labor in a healthy pregnancy with no placenta abnormalities& no history of placenta abruption ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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