Causes of Pulmonary Embolism
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very special time, but it is also one where a pregnant mother will need to be extra careful. Injury to the baby, through trauma or through other means, can cause severe problems for the baby’s development. Some medical conditions can also present a very real threat to their well-being.
As the baby grows in the womb, so the mother’s abdomen area will begin to expand causing pressure to be exerted on the vessels that bring blood to legs. Also, in order to prevent excessive bleeding after birth, the body will make it so that the blood clots more easily. This can, in turn, lead to blood clots, and this can cause a pulmonary embolism in some cases.
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