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Re: Delivery QuestionsFrom: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:18:22 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 24 Jul 2003, Expectant wrote: > >With the birth of our first child I had a postpartum hemorrhage, and >because of retained placenta underwent a D&C (general anesthesia). It >was a difficult and frightening time for us as family. Now I am >pregnant again, only 17 months later, and I am wanting to learn more >about this complication. My OB has shared with me that I would be at an >increased risk to have retained placenta again. What are the risk >factors for retained placenta? Why does having it happen before lead to >an increased chance that it will occur again? I want to be prepared and >aware just in case. Professional response and personal experiences are >both appreciated. Thank you for your kind response. Post partum uterine inertia.
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Alicia Lapidus MD
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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