women s health issues
Overview of Postpartum Care
Introduction
The 6 weeks after pregnancy and delivery of a baby is called the postpartum period, when the mother’s body returns to its prepregnancy state. After childbirth, a mother can expect to have some physical changes and symptoms, but they are usually mild and temporary. Severe health issues are rare. Nonetheless, the doctor, hospital staff members, or health care plan usually sets up a program of follow-up office or home visits. The most common complications after childbirth are the following: Excessive bleeding ( Excessive Uterine Bleeding at Delivery ) Infections of the Uterus After Delivery None Bladder and Kidney Infections After Delivery None Mastitis None Problems with Breastfeeding None Postpartum Depression None Postpartum hemorrhage may occur soon after delivery but may occur up to 6 weeks later. 