Amniotic Fluid Embolism With Close-Up View of the Lung Tissue

An amniotic fluid embolism occurs when fetal tissue and amniotic fluid pass through the placenta into the maternal circulation. The fetal material is carried through the major vessels into the mother's hear and lungs. This can sometimes lead to hemorrhage and death for the mother. birth ob obgyn gynecology obstetrics OB_C_0537 amniotic fluid embolism lung vessels pulmonary microvasculature fetus anterior view