gynecology and obstetrics
Postpartum Care
Introduction
Clinical manifestations during the puerperium (6-week period after delivery) generally reflect reversal of the physiologic changes that occurred during pregnancy (see table Normal Postpartum Changes ). These changes are temporary and should not be confused with pathologic conditions. Serious postpartum complications are rare. The most common complications are Postpartum Hemorrhage None Postpartum Endometritis None Postpartum Pyelonephritis ) Mastitis None Postpartum Depression None 