Amniotic fluid embolism may be caused by high pressure in the amniotic cavity, injury to the mother’s uterus, and rupture of the fetal membranes.
Amniotic fluid embolism is an obstetric disease caused by the entry of formed components of amniotic fluid into the maternal circulation during labor, such as fetal feces and fetal fat, etc. Its causes generally include excessive pressure in the amniotic cavity, injury to the maternal uterus, and rupture of fetal membranes.
When amniotic fluid embolism occurs, it is very likely to cause pulmonary embolism in the mother, and cause symptoms such as panic, chest tightness, lowered blood pressure, shortness of breath, etc. In severe cases, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure, and even lead to the death of the fetus and the pregnant woman.
If you are pregnant and have panic attacks, chest tightness, nausea and other discomforts, you need to go to the hospital immediately to clarify your condition, and under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment or first aid for the cause of the disease.