Problems After Delivery Of Your Baby: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Yes

Do you have vaginal bleeding or are passing tissue?

Yes

Do you have belly, pelvic, or back (flank) pain?

Yes

Do you have pain when you breathe or pain deep in your leg or calf?

Yes

Do you have breast problems?

Yes

Are you having problems breast-feeding?

Yes

Do you have a fever?

Yes

Do you have ongoing symptoms of postpartum depression?

Yes

Do you have any urinary problems?

Yes

Do you have a change in your bowel habits?

Yes

Do you have abnormal vaginal discharge?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Leg swelling: Go to the topic Leg Problems, Noninjury.
• Headache: Go to the topic Headaches.
• Problems after a cesarean section: Go to the topic Cesarean Section.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	August 06, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine, Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer