Postpartum Care

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• Overview of Postpartum Care
  • Care During the First 2 Days After Childbirth
    • Vaginal bleeding
    • Pain or swelling of the vagina, vulva, and perineum
    • Urination
    • Bowel movements
    • Diet and activity
    • Showering and bathing
    • Medications
    • Immunizations
    • Rh-negative blood type
    • Before discharge from the hospital or birthing center
  • Care During the First 6 Weeks After Childbirth
    • Vaginal bleeding and discharge
    • Care of the vulva, vagina, and perineum
    • Care of a cesarean incision
    • Changes in other parts of the body
    • Mood
    • Weight
    • Exercise
    • Sexual activity and family planning (birth control, or contraception)
  • Breastfeeding
    • Initiating breastfeeding
    • Breast care
    • Diet during breastfeeding
    • Breast engorgement

• Mastitis
  • Treatment

• Infections After Childbirth

• Bladder and Kidney Infections After Childbirth
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Infections of the Uterus After Delivery
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Postpartum Depression
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment