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I'm sorry you we're put in that uncomfortable situation! Yes, bad things do happen and yes, childbirth can pose serious risks. But the chances of something that extreme happening are so slim. Most pregnancy conditions have well known warning signs and risk factors. Prenatal care appointments allow your ob or midwife to monitor any issues, follow up on concerns, and be well prepared for your labor and delivery.

I work for a large organization (though in a very small sub-department) and this happened to the wife of one of our employees. I'd never met him, since he works in a different building and division, but I heard about it. I had just returned from maternity leave a couple weeks before, and it hit me hard. It still haunts me, to be honest. I know it's very rare, but definitely scary.

Childbirth is serious business. Modern medicine gets a bad rap despite greatly improving maternal mortality.

One HB mom just safely delivered with a very severe case of placenta accreta.

Wow that's really inappropriate and u comfortable! I mean I can't say dying during or after birth hasn't crossed my mind - they make you sign your life away and ask about advanced directives when you are admitted. But, it's pretty rare and modern medicine is pretty amazing. I generally try not to worry much about things outside my control - it's just a waste of energy. Step away from Google. You're way more likely to die in a car crash on your way to work than die in childbirth, and we don't google those stats like crazy people! you'll be fine!

@Paddington10: my MIL had that with my BIL, both are alive today. I'm sorry you had to hear that, scary stuff!
She probably slipped up because she is grieving. This is why they do extra tests when you go post dates, and why they don't let people go over 42 weeks. And it's why they keep you in the hospital after birth to monitor. Modern medicine can save a lot of people that used to die in childbirth.

My sister had full placenta previa and placenta accreta with her 2nd pregnancy. She had a scheduled CS at 37 weeks because of it. She did bleed a lot, but got a transfusion and is perfectly fine. With a happy and healthy 9mo baby boy. From what I understand, placenta accreta is very rare.