24 October, 2018

Warning signs to look-out for after giving birth

Giving birth isn’t easy. Whether you’ve had a normal delivery or a C-section, having a baby can leave you feeling tired and weak. You will also experience several changes in your body, which may confuse you whether these are normal or not.

Here are a few things that are not normal after giving birth and you should check with your doctor if you experience these:

  1. See your doctor if you experience bleeding that soaks up a pad every hour for two hours. This may be a sign that you are experiencing pieces of placenta retained in your uterus that may require surgery, or that your uterus isn’t contracting and causing you to bleed too much.
  2. If you experience foul odor from your vagina, it may be an indication of an infection.
  3. If you experience no bleeding at all, see your doctor about it. This may indicate a problem too because bleeding for a couple of weeks is normal after giving birth.
  4. If you feel like your uterus is swelling, bloating or getting larger, it may indicate a blood clot or other issues.
  5. See your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher.
  6. If you continue to experience pain even after your pain medication course has ended, you might need to see your doctor.
  7. Those who have had a C-section should keep an eye for any swelling, redness or discharge from the incision or episiotomy site. These may be a sign of infection.
  8. Problems while urinating such as inability to urinate, burning sensation while urinating, or extremely dark urine are all signs of dehydration, an infection, or other complications.
  9. Talk to your doctor if you experience severe headaches which could be due to hormonal issues or related to blood pressure.
  10. You may also face flu-like symptoms which may be due to mastitis or a breast infection. Your doctor will be able to ascertain the right symptom. Pain or redness in one or both of your breasts may be due to a plugged duct or a breast infection.
  11. Pain, warmth or tenderness in your legs may be a sign of blood clot. Your doctor will be able to advice better.
  12. Frequent nausea and vomiting is also a sign that you should not ignore. Also, if you experience any problems while breathing, see your doctor immediately.

These are just a few of the warning signs that you should look out for after you’ve delivered. If you feel something that is causing you a lot of worry, don’t hesitate to get it checked out. You need not wait until your six week check up to see your doctor. Sometimes, seemingly small things can grow and complicate your recovery process. So don’t hesitate – our doctors at KIMS Cuddles will answer all your questions.

*Information shared here is for general purpose Please take doctors’ advice before taking any decision.

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