There is increased risk of thrombosis during pregnancy because of all of the following factors except:

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During pregnancy, there is an increased production of most procoagulant proteins, a significant decline in plasma levels of free and total protein S, the placenta is rich in tissue factor that may produce increased thrombin, and there are mechanical factors such as venous stasis of the lower extremities caused by the gravid uterus and trauma to pelvic veins during delivery. However, absorption of activated protein C from the mother by the fetus is not a contributing factor to the increased risk of thrombosis during pregnancy.

There Is Increased Risk of Thrombosis During Pregnancy Because of All