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How Common Is Death During Childbirth?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016

Question: I am currently 38 weeks pregnant with my third child- no history of gestational diabetes or hypertension. 2 prior vaginal deliveries 4yrs ago and 2yrs ago. Very nervous about dying for I have read about amniotic fluid entering the blood stream and causing a high mortality rate.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are fearing about amniotic fluid embolism, which is the entering of the amniotic fluid in the blood stream and it causes high mortality.
However, amniotic fluid embolism is a very very rare condition which occurs in patients suffering from abdominal trauma, or placental abruption,polyhydramnios and rarely in pre eclampsia.
You have none of these conditions and no high risk factors.
I suggest you not to worry at all, considering you had previous uneventful deliveries.
I suggest you to remove this fear from your mind, enjoy the pregnancy and delivery.
I hope you all the best.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am always there to help you with your health queries.
You can get back to me by asking a direct query to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar