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Re: Delivery Questions

From: 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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