Pulmonary Embolism during pregnancy

Hello ,i felt this is very important for everyone to know,kindly read it without fail
This condition has an increased potential with prolonged immobility causing alterations in normal blood flow (stasis)

for example:

· long flights or bus journeys, this is why it is so important to get up and walk around every few hours whether you are pregnant or not!

· over use or prescribing of bed rest in pregnancy

Another reason to remember, stay active in your pregnancy, this advise is not just given to keep you from gaining too much weight, there are real medical benefits to exercising! To get the blood flowing go walking, swimming, join a prenatal yoga class!



Another factor is Increased blood clotting potential this can be caused by:

birth control pills containing estrogen,

smoking,

genetic predisposition,

cancer,

pregnancy (including 6-8weeks postpartum),

surgery, (A national review of severe obstetric complications from 1998-2005 found a significant increase in the rate of pulmonary embolism associated with the increasing rate of cesarean delivery)-emedicine.medscape. com

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The incidence of PE is extremely rare, however when it does occur, it usually it happens as Priyanka described, without much warning other then sharp pain in the leg and it is usually fatal.



Incidences reported from the emedicine.medscape. com are also follows:

· Fatal events may occur rarely, 1-2 cases per 100,000 pregnancies.

· Estrogen-containing birth control pills have increased the occurrence of venous thromboembolism (PE) in healthy women to the absolute risk of 20-30 cases per 100, 000 persons per year.

Meaning if you are on birth control pills you have a higher possible incidence rate then if you are pregnant, especially if you are on estrogens birth control pills and smoking. This is why it is so important when considering birth control options that you have a doctor who thoroughly takes your medical, family history before prescribing.


And for a little perspective, the National Weather Service, states the odds of being struck by lightning -- in your lifetime -- are 1 in 5,000.


When such tragic events occur, it is an opportunity for the rest of us to remember how important it is to give thanks and feel gratitude everyday for our health and the health of those we love.


Let us not, sit around feeling frightened of this or that or what could happen to us, fear is the opposite of courage and this life takes a lot of courage! Go for a walk instead and be careful when crossing the street


Sending buckets full of courage out to all you pregnant mammas!


From
Red Miller