Clotting factors and fibrinogen levels normally are decreased during pregnancy and re-main low in the immediate puerperium. This hypocoagulable state increases the risk of thromboembolism, especially after cesarean birth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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This statement is false. Clotting factors and fibrinogen normally are increased during preg-nancy and remain elevated in the immediate puerperium. This hypercoagulable state increases the risk of thromboembolism, especially after cesarean birth.
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