What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum period?
How might my period be different postpartum?
- cramping that might be stronger or lighter than usual.
- small blood clots.
- heavier flow.
- flow that seems to stop and start.
- increased pain.
- irregular cycle lengths.
What are postpartum problems?
Postpartum infections, (including uterine, bladder, or kidney infections) Excessive bleeding after delivery. Pain in the perineal area (between the vagina and the rectum) Vaginal discharge. Breast problems, such as swollen breasts, infection and clogged ducts.
What are the stages of postpartum?
You’ll go through three postpartum bleeding stages: lochia rubra, lochia serosa and lochia alba.
What is not normal postpartum?
Very heavy bleeding, like soaking through more than one pad in an hour or noticing large blood clots. A red or swollen leg that feels warm or painful when you touch it. A bad headache that doesn’t get better after taking medication, or a bad headache that affects your vision. A fever of 100.4 F or higher.
What causes postpartum?
There’s no one cause of postpartum depression, but these physical and emotional issues may contribute: Hormones. The dramatic drop in estrogen and progesterone after you give birth may play a role. Other hormones produced by your thyroid gland also may drop sharply and make you feel tired, sluggish and depressed.
How long is postpartum considered?
The first six weeks after giving birth are known as the postpartum period. This period is an intense time that requires all sorts of care for you and your baby.
How bad is postpartum?
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.
Is PPD a mental illness?
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of distrust and suspicion of others. The person does not have a full-blown psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia.
What is the duration of postpartum?
The postpartum period is commonly defined as the six weeks after childbirth. This is a very important time for both you and your newborn baby as you adjust to each other and your expanded family.