Advanced maternal age, obesity, and previous history of thromboembolism are all risk factors for developing thromboembolism during pregnancy.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the most common type of thromboembolism during pregnancy, accounting for about 50% of all cases.

Swelling in one leg, pain in the calf, and redness and warmth in the affected leg are all symptoms of DVT.

The treatment for DVT during pregnancy typically includes anticoagulant medications, compression stockings, and elevation of the affected leg.

DVT, obesity, and advanced maternal age are all risk factors for developing PE during pregnancy.

Shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough are all symptoms of PE.

The treatment for PE during pregnancy typically includes anticoagulant medications, oxygen therapy, and surgery in some cases.

The risk of developing thromboembolism after pregnancy is about 1 in 1000.

Cesarean section, prolonged labor, and obesity are all risk factors for developing thromboembolism after pregnancy.

The treatment for thromboembolism after pregnancy typically includes anticoagulant medications, compression stockings, and elevation of the affected leg.

Getting regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking are all ways to help prevent thromboembolism during pregnancy.

Getting up and moving around as soon as possible after delivery, wearing compression stockings, and taking anticoagulant medications if prescribed are all ways to help prevent thromboembolism after pregnancy.

Thromboembolism is the most common cause of maternal death in the United States.

The mortality rate for PE during pregnancy is about 5%.

The mortality rate for DVT during pregnancy is about 1%.