What is amniotic fluid embolism?

Amniotic fluid embolism is postulated as the occurrence of amniotic fluid, or other fetal debris that passes into maternal blood circulation, and may lead to cardiorespiratory arrest. This condition is not clearly understood by the medical community.

How do members experience amniotic fluid embolism?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with amniotic fluid embolism*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for amniotic fluid embolism*

Who has amniotic fluid embolism on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 2
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 3