What are postpartum problems?
What are postpartum problems?
Life-threatening conditions that can happen after giving birth include infections, blood clots, postpartum depression and postpartum hemorrhage. Warning signs to watch out for include chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, severe headache and extreme pain.
What is postpartum life?
The postpartum period begins after the delivery of your baby and ends when your body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. This period often lasts 6 to 8 weeks. The postpartum period involves your moving through many changes, both emotionally and physically.
What is the most common postpartum complication?
Common postpartum complications Infection or sepsis. Excessive bleeding after giving birth (hemorrhage) A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body (cardiomyopathy)
How do I take care of myself postpartum?
Here are some ways you can practice self-care:
- Follow your doctor’s orders. Don’t skip your follow-up appointments and do take it easy.
- Get as much rest as you can.
- Accept help from friends and family.
- Eat healthy meals.
- Get some exercise.
- Spend some quality time with your partner.
- Join a mommy support group.
How do you care for postpartum?
Adjusting to motherhood
- Get plenty of rest. Get as much sleep as possible to cope with tiredness and fatigue.
- Seek help. Don’t hesitate to accept help from family and friends during the postpartum period, as well as after this period.
- Eat healthy meals. Maintain a healthy diet to promote healing.
- Exercise.
What should you avoid during postpartum?
Caffeine: Drink more than 3 cups (24 ounces) of coffee or soda a day, and you can upset your baby’s sleep and temperament (they may be irritable). Some fish: Swordfish, shark, king mackerel, and tilefish are high in mercury, a toxin that is harmful to your baby, so avoid them. Tuna can have some mercury, too.
