women s health issues
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Risk factors
Risk may be increased with Older maternal age More than one fetus, such as twins or triplets (see Multiple Births ) Too much fluid around the baby ( Problems With Amniotic Fluid ) Placenta in the wrong position ( Placenta Previa ) Placenta with an abnormally firm attachment to the uterus ( Placenta Accreta ) Placenta detaches too soon ( Placental Abruption ) Abdominal injury Preeclampsia and Eclampsia None Labor started with medications ( Induction of Labor ) Tear in the cervix Forceps used during delivery Uterine Rupture None Cesarean Delivery None 