Amniotic fluid embolism. What?

Amniotic fluid embolism is one of the most serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Amniotic fluid embolism refers to the process of amniotic fluid components entering the maternal blood circulation, resulting in pulmonary embolism, shock, massive bleeding, renal failure and even death. Amniotic fluid embolism can occur during pregnancy or childbirth. After amniotic fluid embolism, mortality is extremely high and the consequences are very serious.