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Because amniotic fluid embolism is urgent and life-threatening, it's important to seek immediate treatment. The combination of treatments depends on which symptoms a woman has and may include: Immediate delivery. It's usually better to remove the baby from the mother's body quickly to maintain the baby's health.

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is the cause of 5-10% of maternal mortality in the United States. Of patients with AFE, 50% die within the first hour of onset of symptoms. Of survivors of the initial cardiorespiratory phase, 50% develop a coagulopathy.

What are the Possible Complications from Amniotic Fluid Embolism? The effects of AFE can be devastating. The maternal mortality rate for this condition can be as high as 80%, with 50% of mothers dying within the first hour of symptom onset.

Some women survive amniotic fluid embolism with no long-term complications of the condition. However, there is a risk of long-term complications including neurological problems because of a lack of oxygen to the brain.

Amniotic fluid embolism typically occurs in labor or within 30 minutes of delivery. If you have AFE, you'll need immediate treatment to avoid potentially fatal complications. Your provider may diagnose AFE if the following symptoms are present: Sudden drop in blood pressure.

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is one of the catastrophic complications of pregnancy in which amniotic fluid, fetal cells, hair, or other debris enters into the maternal pulmonary circulation, causing cardiovascular collapse.