Deep Vein Thrombosis
For more info on DVT and pregnancy, see Deep vein thrombosis.Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has an incidence of 0.5 to 7 per 1,000 pregnancies, and is the second most common cause of maternal death in developed countries after bleeding.
- Caused by: Hypercoagulability as a physiological response to potential massive bleeding at childbirth.
- Treatment: Prophylactic treatment, e.g. with low molecular weight heparin may be indicated when there are additional risk factors for deep vein thrombosis.
Read more about this topic: Complications Of Pregnancy, Serious Maternal Problems
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