Which of the following is not a risk factor for postpartum DVT?

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Which of the following is not a risk factor for postpartum DVT?

Noting postpartum DVT risk involves understanding how blood flow, vessel injury, and clotting tendencies interact after delivery. When movement is limited for a prolonged period, blood in the leg veins tends to pool and thicken, increasing the chance of a clot forming. A cesarean birth adds a surgical wound and a period of reduced mobility, which heightens the risk of venous stasis and clotting. Obesity contributes both mechanical pressure on the pelvic veins and a pro-inflammatory, hypercoagulable state, further elevating DVT risk. Early ambulation directly counters these factors by promoting venous return from the legs and reducing stasis, making it protective rather than a risk.

Noting postpartum DVT risk involves understanding how blood flow, vessel injury, and clotting tendencies interact after delivery. When movement is limited for a prolonged period, blood in the leg veins tends to pool and thicken, increasing the chance of a clot forming. A cesarean birth adds a surgical wound and a period of reduced mobility, which heightens the risk of venous stasis and clotting. Obesity contributes both mechanical pressure on the pelvic veins and a pro-inflammatory, hypercoagulable state, further elevating DVT risk.

Early ambulation directly counters these factors by promoting venous return from the legs and reducing stasis, making it protective rather than a risk.

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