What are the risk factors for amniotic fluid embolism?

What are the risk factors for amniotic fluid embolism?

Researchers still aren’t sure why amniotic fluid embolism happens. However, current research points to a few possible risk factors for this condition, including:

• Maternal age (a mother who gets pregnant at an older age).
• Multiple gestation (one or more fetuses).
• Fetal distress.
• Placental abnormalities.
• Eclampsia (seizures or convulsions).
• Polyhydramnios (this occurs when there is too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby).
• Cervical lacerations (tear).
• Uterine rupture.
• Induction medications or procedures.
• Cesarean section.
• Operative assisted deliveries (forceps or vacuum).
• Rapid and intense labor.