Amniotic Fluid Embolism – a Worst-Case Scenario?
Amniotic fluid embolism is a complication during pregnancy or childbirth caused by the ingress of amniotic fluid into the mother’s blood flow. If the pressure in the uterine cavity exceeds the pressure in the mother’s veins the amniotic fluid can easily ingress into the mother’s blood vessels. When the amniotic fluid gets into the blood flow the … Read more