Postpartum Red Flags
SOME physical and emotional CHANGES ARE NORMAL AFTER HAVING A BABY. HOWEVER, SOME OF THOSE CHANGES ARE OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF NORMAl. HERE ARE red flags to look for POSTPARTUM:
If you notice any of the following, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR:
1. Painful Urination
Burning or stinging during urinating (peeing)
Pain in lower back or side
Needing to pee often (increased frequency)
New or usual odor of vaginal discharge
2. Heavy Bleeding
Heavy vaginal bleeding that doesn't slow or stop; passing clots larger than a golf ball
Nausea / Vomiting
Drop in blood pressure (dizziness, faint, weak, blurred vision, chills)
3. Fever or signs of infection
Temperature of 100.4 or greater
Leg pain or swelling
Severe stomach pain
Bleeding or pus around incision site (for cesarean)
4 .Excessive Worry
Dread or sense of danger
Constant worry about baby's health or fear of something going wrong
Insomnia or trouble sleeping
Changes in heart rate, breathing, excessive sweating
Panic attacks
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DISCLAIMER: Doulas are not medical personnel and do not diagnose, perform any medical exams or clinical tasks. Information presented above is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a properly licensed health care professional.
