6 Signs of Danger During the Postpartum Period, Must Immediately See a Doctor

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"6 Signs of Danger During the Postpartum Period, Mothers Must Immediately See a Doctor"

6 Signs of Danger During the Postpartum Period, Must Immediately See a Doctor

"Dream - After giving birth, the mother will go through a postpartum period which usually lasts between 2 to 6 weeks. During this time, it is highly recommended for the mother to consume a lot of nutritious food and foods rich in vitamins."

As much as possible, rest optimally. During the postpartum period, the mother's body is in a recovery stage, but because she has to adapt to breastfeeding and taking care of the baby, which often leads to staying up late, the body often feels very tired and weak.

Postpartum is a period of time after giving birth in which the mother's body gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy condition, during which there may be bleeding from the intimate area, both moderate and light. During postpartum, there are also contractions of the uterus as it returns to its original size and position, which can cause pain. Tissues and mucus may also be discharged, indicating self-recovery and increased breast milk production.

In certain conditions, mothers during the postpartum period can also experience infection problems. Sometimes accompanied by pain and high fever. Such condition should not be taken lightly.

Know the six danger signs during postpartum, which should be immediately checked by a doctor. 1. Excessive Bleeding After giving birth, the mother's body will naturally release blood through the intimate area, ranging from light to moderate. Postpartum can be considered dangerous if the bleeding that occurs is very heavy. "Excessive and continuous bleeding, or bleeding that suddenly increases after initially being minimal, can be signs of dangerous postpartum," said Dr. Gia Pratama, quoted from Klikdokter.com.

Mother needs to see a doctor or visit a hospital if experiencing increased bleeding, and soaking more than one sanitary pad in an hour as well as passing large blood clots.

2. Severe Pain in the Stomach and Pelvis

Apart from abnormal bleeding, dangerous postpartum is also accompanied by unbearable and worsening pain over time. "Severe pain can be felt in the upper right abdomen or pelvis," said Dr. Gia.

3. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

The dangerous characteristics of postpartum are closely related to excessive bleeding. Sudden loss of a large amount of blood can make the mother appear pale, cold sweats, dizzy, faint, and if checked, blood pressure is very low.

Always remember, if the pain is so debilitating that it prevents the mother from being able to carry out activities, it needs to be considered as a danger sign for the mother during the postpartum period.

4. Swelling of the Vagina that Does Not Improve Swelling and pain in the vagina after normal childbirth is actually a common condition. This condition occurs due to increased blood flow to the area. Usually, the swelling and pain in the vagina will improve within 2 weeks. If the swelling does not improve or worsens, it may indicate an infection. Mothers should consult a doctor if they experience signs of postpartum infection like this.

5. Pain and Swelling in Surgical Wounds After giving birth, stitches are prone to infection. Especially if the condition is moist and cleanliness is not maintained. If the cesarean section scar or normal childbirth stitches experience swelling, pain, followed by the discharge of fluid, this is a sign of infection. Immediately seek medical help to prevent the infection from getting worse. Follow the treatment recommended by the doctor, both in caring for the wound and consuming antibiotics if necessary.

6. Chills Fever "Fever with a body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius also needs to be a concern," said Dr. Gia. This is because fever accompanied by symptoms of bleeding, swelling of the vagina, and abnormal discharge is a sign of infection. Fever is the body's response that the immune system is fighting an infection. "That means there is an infection occurring inside the mother's body after giving birth," said Dr. Gia. Source: KlikDokter.com

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