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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The biggest causes of maternal mortality are hemorrhage, infection and issues related to hypertension (pre-eclampsia). The truth is Americans are unhealthier as a whole compared to other countries. A lot of pregnant women are overweight which leads to a higher chance of complications. In addition we do a lot more unnecessary interventions which can lead a woman down a more dangerous path. A long induction with pitocin for example increases a woman's chance of hemorrhage. Our c/s rate is extremely high compared to other countries and any surgery comes with a risk of more complications such as infection.[/quote]

Oh but we need to force every woman to bear children regardless of whether or not she dies, according to the GOP[/quote]

PP here, politicians need to stay out of it and leave medical decisions up to a patient and her doctor. There are situations where a mother's life is potentially as risk and doctors should never feel they are unable to act because of a law. Infection is no joke for example and can lead to sepsis and death if not treated in a timely manner. [/quote]

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