The diaphragm is an important organ in the respiratory system. When there is diaphragmatic dysfunction, it can cause shortness of breath and hiccups.

In patients with blood clotting disorders, even healthy women undergoing a cesarean section can develop blood clots, tissue, fat, air bubbles, etc., that enter the bloodstream and travel to the lungs, leading to postpartum pulmonary embolism. If not treated promptly, this condition can be life-threatening for the mother.