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I read about someone that had a healthy pregnancy, had the perfect induction/labor then during active labor she passed out and died from amniotic fluid embolism. how does this happen in healthy people?
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Obsession: You seem to be obsessed about amniotic fluid embolism. More people die from lightening strikes. Get some perspective. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/21/2020
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