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Some women die months later after delivering their babies. what is the reason for this?

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Dr. Kathleen Mayor-lynn answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

No answer: Depends on what caused the deaths you are referring to.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/5/2013

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