Amniotic fluid embolism in late second trimester abortion: a case report

AFE is sparsely described in abortion care. Clinicians must maintain a broad differential and consider AFE at the time of acute collapse in pregnancies greater than 20 weeks gestation. This is especially crucial as abortion bans may increase the incidence of AFE as delayed abortion care may yield an increase in gestational age and maternal morbidity. AFE and thromboembolism are the most likely diagnoses consistent with our case. Future investigation is needed to explore the long-term effects of abortion restrictions on maternal mortality and morbidity.