C Section Warning Signs

Learn about the common symptoms of a c section infection plus tips for preventing an infection.

C section warning signs. You might feel contractions sometimes called afterpains during the first few days after the c section. Cesarean delivery c section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. Sweating temperature over 100 4 f 38 c headache chills loss of appetite dehydration fatigue muscle aches difficulty concentrating.

High or persistent fever. A few days after. Swelling usually in the leg.

According to webmd. You re having problems with the placenta. According to c section birth and recovery a foul odor coming from the incision area is a sign of infection if you notice an unnatural or off putting smell around the incision especially if it.

Here s what to expect. A c section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you ve had a previous c section and aren t considering a vaginal birth after cesarean vbac. Symptoms and signs of internal bleeding after c section fast heart rate and pulse.

Worsening or persistent pain. If you re diagnosed with a placenta previa during your third trimester chances are high that you ll be having a c section. A foul odor coming from your vagina.

After delivery you ll begin to shed the superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during. Regularly checking your heart rate is surely not a habit but if you are suspecting internal. This is another potential sign of an infection.