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Know when to give your doctor a call with these postpartum symptoms.

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worried_CI.jpg   Reasons to Call Your Health Care Provider Immediately:
  • Fever of over 100.4°F
  • Severe headache that begins right after birth and does not let up in intensity
  • Sudden onset of pain in the abdominal area, such as tenderness or burning
  • Foul smell from vaginal discharge
  • Sudden onset of pain in the incision area that can include a pus discharge
  • Swollen, red, painful area in the leg
  • Burning urination or blood in the urine
  • Appearance of rash or hives
  • Extremely heavy bleeding that soaks a maxi pad within an hour or the passing of large clots
  • Sore, red, painful area on the breasts that may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms
  • Feeling anxious, panicky, and/or depressed

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