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. 2011 Aug 12;15(4):227. doi: 10.1186/cc10256

Table 4.

Risk factors for the development of amniotic fluid embolus syndrome

Timing: during labor and delivery or immediately postpartum
Cesarean section
Amniocentesis
Trauma
Multiparity
Termination of pregnancy by using hypertonic saline
Advanced maternal age
Prolonged gestation
Male fetus