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Signs of Childbirth Signs to Watch Out for

The puerperium occurs for 4-6 weeks after delivery. During the puerperium, bleeding occurs like menstruation. In addition, the puerperium may cause discomfort, there are even some conditions to watch out for as a sign of danger. In addition to the discharge of puerperal blood (lokia), there are some common things that occur after childbirth, ranging from discomfort during intercourse, changes in body shape, the appearance of stretch marks, hair loss, to constipation. Although these complaints will generally decrease towards the end of the puerperium, you still need to be aware of any danger signs that may occur during the puerperium. Such as excessive bleeding, high fever, or prolonged sadness.

Recognizing Dangerous Signs of the Postpartum

Some conditions during the puerperium that need attention because it has the possibility as a sign of danger, including:

  • Postpartum bleeding

    • Postpartum bleeding can be a sign of danger. This should be suspected if you need to replace the pads more than once per hour. This situation can also be accompanied by dizziness and irregular heartbeat. If you experience it, you are encouraged to seek medical help immediately. This condition may indicate that there is still placenta (the placenta) remaining in the uterus, so it is necessary to do curettage as a treatment.

  • High fever (more than 38 ° C)

    • High fever and chills, can be a sign of infection. This complaint can also be accompanied by pain in the abdomen, groin, breast, or stitches (when giving birth by surgery). In addition to fever, puerperal blood that smells can also be a symptom of infection.

  • Great headache

    • Headaches that occur during the first week of the puerperium may be the residual effect of giving anesthetic drugs during childbirth. However, if the headache feels very annoying, accompanied by blurred vision, vomiting, heartburn, or swelling of the ankle, you need to be vigilant. This condition can be a sign of complications such as postpartum preeclampsia.

  • Pain in the calf

    • Unbearable pain in the calf, which is accompanied by a burning sensation, swelling, and redness can be a sign of blood clots. This condition is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and can be fatal if the blood clots move to other parts of the body, such as the lungs.

  • Difficulty in breathing and chest pain

    • Chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath can be a sign of pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism is a condition of blocked blood flow in the lungs, usually due to a blood clot. This condition can be life threatening, especially if vomiting of blood or loss of consciousness also occurs.

  • Urination disorders

    • Can not urinate (BAK), can not control the urge to urinate, want to urinate constantly, pain during urination, until the dark color of urine can be a sign of certain medical conditions. Depending on the symptoms experienced, these problems can be a sign of dehydration, disorders of the intestinal or pelvic muscles, to infections of the bladder or kidney.

  • Feeling sad all the time

    • Changes in hormone levels and the emergence of responsibilities after giving birth, can make mothers experience baby blues. Symptoms that appear can be feelings of anxiety, anger, panic, fatigue or sadness. Generally this condition disappears within a few days or weeks. If these feelings do not disappear, even accompanied by hatred, suicidal ideation, and hallucinations, chances are you are experiencing postpartum depression. This condition is classified as dangerous and needs immediate treatment.
Knowing the danger signs during childbirth, can help new mothers give birth and those around him to be more careful. If you experience or see danger signs during the puerperium, it is advisable to immediately consult a doctor, in order to get the right treatment.

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