Postpartum alarm signals

• April 26, 2024

The woman's body should continue in medical surveillance After childbirth, to ensure the optimal state of health of the mother, especially if during pregnancy there were situations of high risk , remained with high blood pressure, hemorrhage or infections.

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) stands out as data from alarm during the puerperium the following situations:
- Abundant vaginal bleeding with clots, in the first seven days.

- Fever, chills, lochia (liquids that come out through the vagina) with a bad smell or purulent appearance, pain in the hip or lower abdomen, which can be manifestations of puerperal infection.

- Fever, chills, pain, swelling and redness of the cesarean or vaginal cutting wound.
- Swelling and pain, with or without fever, in the course of the veins of the legs.
- Fever, chills, pain, swelling and redness of one of the breasts.

When presenting some of these signs, it is necessary to go immediately to the treating obstetrician-gynecologist.

In general, it is recommended that you see your doctor within 7 to 14 days after delivery. Within the normal recovery scheme is the appearance of some cramps and a vaginal discharge similar to diluted blood that will be cleared over time until it disappears completely in a period of 15 to 20 days.

If you do not have any discomfort, you can restart your sex life by disappearing the runoff by loquios.

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