My mum had a major post-partum haemorrhage when I was born and ended up being given a serious blood transfusion. It was all a bit scary by all accounts.
Does anyone know if these things are hereditory? Am I more at risk? I'm pregnant with my first child and the midwife has noted mum's experience on my file, but I'm wondering if there is any medical reason why I should be more likely to have a similar experience?
I'm not panicking but it does make me a little anxious...
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Post-partum haemorrhage
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FlirtyThirty · 22/10/2008 14:35
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