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Pregnancy and childbirth can increase the risk for blood clots
A woman is at increased risk up to 3 months after her baby is born. Risks for blood clots during pregnancy, childbirth, and up to 3 months after the baby is born include
![pregnancy-immobility-icon pregnancy immobility](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pregnancy-immobility-icon.png)
Prolonged immobility due to bed rest during pregnancy or recovery after delivery
![pregnancy-family-history-icon Family History](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pregnancy-family-history-icon.png)
A previous blood clot, a family history of clots, or a genetic blood clotting disorder
![pregnancy-surgery-icon Surgical delivery](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pregnancy-surgery-icon.png)
Delivery by C-section
![advanced-pregnancy Stopwatch icon](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/advanced-pregnancy.png)
Pregnancy at age 35 or older
![pregnancy-overweight-icon pregnancy overweight](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pregnancy-overweight-icon.png)
Overweight or obesity
![pregnancy-smoking-icon pregnancy smoking](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pregnancy-smoking-icon.png)
Smoking
![cronic-conditions-icon Other Complications](https://www.stoptheclot.org/spreadtheword/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cronic-conditions-icon.png)
Certain pregnancy complications, such as pregnancy with multiple babies or the use of fertility treatments involving hormones