Postpartum Conditions and Symptoms you Must Never Ignore

Recovery from giving childbirth may not be as easy for some women as it is for others. Postpartum conditions must not be left unaddressed as it could result in depression. How would you determine whether you or any of your loved one is suffering from postpartum conditions or not? Here're a few symptoms of postpartum conditions you should never ignore. Read on:

Retained platenca

A part of platenca which more often than not is delivered within 30 minutes after the baby is born. It remains inside the uterus post delivery. Most of the surgeons examine placenta after it is delivered to make sure no tissue is left behind. But sometimes retained tissue is difficult to detect and that’s because it comes out in pieces. Heavy bleeding, fever and cramps may occur and sometimes you need to undergo a dilation to remove the tissue that’s causing problems. 

Postpartum hemorrhage 

It is one of the most complex symptoms of postpartum depression. It occurs to less than 5 percent of women giving birth to a child. Women who undergo c-sections, forceps assisted deliveries, twin pregnancy and prolonged labours are prone to postpartum hemorrhage the most. Besides, obese women and those who are suffering from blood pressure are also at high risks of postpartum hemorrhage. 

Postpartum sepsis

Few warning signs of postpartum sepsis are fever above 38 degrees Celsius, dizziness, exhaustion and unusual chills. Besides, patients suffering from sepsis experience nausea and vomiting and they also stop peeing. They experience blood pressure drop as well. You must immediately see your doctor if you experience any of these.

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Deep vein thrombosis or Pulmonary embolism

Increased heart rate, red swollen calf, breathing hard and chest pain are some of the symptoms. DVTs mostly occur in one leg, but they can form in any vein bringing blood back to the heart.  Sometimes the symptoms are too subtle to detect so in case of any doubt you must get in touch with your doctor.

Gall bladder related problems

There are times when patients experience heart attack like excruciating pain in the upper part of the rib cage. Nausea and vomiting are the other symptoms that indicate possible gallbladder related issues. If you experience any of these symptoms you must immediately consult your doctor. 

Post delivery period requires utmost care and family support. It is good to have husband’s support as it will help eliminate any kind of depression, but you must certainly seek medical help. Getting rid of this sort of depression is extremely important for your well-being and proper baby care.  Hence you must contact a good postpartum depression counselor near you. 

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