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Postpartum Infection
Postpartum infection
A baby makes you more susceptible to infection, that is what must be considered.
What it is: Even though rare, the birth you open to a variety of infections. There is an open wound in the uterus (instead of the placenta) blisters on the cervix, vagina, or perineum can (especially when) an episiotomy, or injury if you already have a C section. Not all childbirth infection in the pelvic area, they can also occur in the bladder or kidneys, if you need catheters.
How often does it? Physicians estimate that lead up to eight percent of infections in delivery.
Who is most at risk? Women who have C-sections, or they are premature rupture of membranes are at increased risk of infection. Infections also occur when a fragment of the placenta in the womb or in those who had cervical cancer or vaginal injuries.
What are the symptoms? The symptoms of infection after birth vary depending on where the infection, but it is nearly always fever), pain in or around the infected area, or foul-smelling feces (from the vagina in infections of the uterus or wounds.
If you have concerns? An infection can be dangerous, especially if they are not recognized or treated an infection of the uterus, the formation of blood clots, infection of the kidneys might have kidney problems, and infections that might reach your bloodstream causing causing sepsis. In most cases, however, only makes infection after the birth of relaxation can be difficult and requires time and energy away from the bond with your child. For this reason alone it is important to help you get on any suspected infection as soon as possible.
What you can do: Pay attention to the symptoms of infection and vigilant about individualized hygiene and wound care awareness after birth (wash your hands before touching wipe the perineal area, ask for more from the front of the bathroom before you return, and with maxi – pads – not tampons – to give birth bleeding). Call your physician at the first sign of the birth of fever, or if you suspect an infection. You can get an bactericide prescription, you must take, as is prescribed for the entire study, even if you start to feel superior quickly. Furthermore, you should rest a lot (which is nearly impossible with a newborn, but as much as possible) and drink a lot. If you are breastfeeding, ask your physician or pharmacist to ensure that any drug administered breastfeeding.
