The process of returning to normal after birth will take up to 6 weeks. During this period, one should try to rest as much as possible and avoid things that will tire the mother. In addition, if you have given birth through sez, a doctor's check-up should be planned within 2 weeks, and if you have given birth naturally, within 6 weeks.
Often, the postpartum period is silent for mothers, but when you observe any of the following complaints or symptoms, you should consult a doctor and get the necessary examination and treatment.
The following symptoms do not necessarily indicate that you have an abnormal condition, but they definitely require medical examination:
Fever of 37.7 degrees and above
. Bleeding to the point of changing a pad every hour
. More redness, discharge or incision pain than in the hospital
. Burning when urinating
. A hot, red, hard and painful area on your leg.
.Red lines or a hot, hard, lumpy area on the breast (Mastitis)
.Nausea or vomiting
.Feelings of sadness or depression that are severe and do not get better
Points to consider:
-Pain in the perineal area can be relieved by lying on your side, or you can try sitting on an inflatable foam pillow with an empty middle.
- Hemorrhoids can often develop during pregnancy and birth. These can be alleviated with sitz baths and creams.
-If there is a perineal tear or episiotomy, it will heal quickly, but it may still be painful and this area should be kept clean. After washing, it should be dried gently and drying should not be done.
-If you gave birth with epidural anesthesia, you may feel pain in your head and shoulder.
-Bleeding may continue for two to six weeks. If you are breastfeeding, the bleeding ends more quickly. During the postpartum period, the bleeding gradually decreases and becomes darker in color, then turns into a yellow and then white discharge.
-Especially while breastfeeding, you may experience pain in the abdomen, reaching the groin, due to the contractions of the uterus to return to its previous state. If the contractions are very severe, painkillers can be used.
If the temperature is 37.7 degrees or above in at least two body temperature measurements, milk fever is generally considered. Apart from this, endomyo metritis (uterine and uterine lining infection) and urinary tract infection are two types of infections that frequently cause fever in the puerperium.
Episiotomy wound infection, cesarean section skin and subcutaneous wound infection also rarely cause fever. They may cause Additionally, fever may be a symptom of another infection (such as flu, upper respiratory tract infection) that you may have had during the puerperal period.
Vaginal discharge after birth is normal, but the characteristics of the discharge vary depending on the period of the puerperium.
Postnatal discharge is called "lochia" and this discharge continues for 4-6 weeks after birth. This discharge, which is in the form of bleeding in the first days after birth, turns pink over time, then turns yellow and finally turns white and ends completely when the puerperium ends. Any discharge other than these characteristics should be evaluated by a doctor because; Fever, abdominal pain and foul-smelling discharge may be indicators of endomyometritis (infection of the uterus and uterine lining).
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