A common question we get asked is: “Can you perform CPR on someone who is pregnant?” The answer is YES. In a cardiac emergency, there are now two lives at risk. Calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED immediately gives both the mother and baby the best possible chance of survival. The baby’s additional weight can press on a major vein called the inferior vena cava, reducing blood flow back to the heart. 👉 That’s why it’s important to remember: raise the right, lay on the left. Place a pillo

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