Air embolism.

[katekatekate]

I've been really paranoid lately about absolutely everything. I wait for the green man before I cross the road. I check my fire alarms.
Lately I've been concerned about air embolism during pregnancy. From what I've researched, it seems really scary.
Is there anything I could have done before I was pregnant that could cause air embolism in childbirth?
I feel too embarrassed to ask my midwife because he's a man.
Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

[kaleidoscope]

air embolisms are incredibly rare and and certainly shouldnt occur during childbirth unless somebody physically blew into your birth canal..so please try not to worry and enjoy your pregnancy

 

[Rach27]

Haven't even heard of that! I think you're more paranoid than me which is amazing

 

[katekatekate]

Thanks!
I am totally paranoid. I think it's because I'm not in touch with my family so I don't really know anyone who's had a baby enough to ask all of those stupid questions. This resulted in me googling 'childbirth complications' and I entered a whole new world of paranoia.
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