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After giving birth, you are likely to focus solely on taking care of the baby. But health problems, some even life-threatening, can occur in the weeks and months that follow, without many people being aware of the warning signs. Here's what you need to know about postpartum complications and postpartum abnormalities.
1. Epidemiology of postpartum complications
A pregnancy-related death occurs when a woman is pregnant or within a year of her pregnancy ending. More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur after childbirth.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), the number of pregnancy-related deaths reported in the United States in 2014 was 18 deaths per 100,000 live births. This is up from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1987. The study also found racial disparities in maternal mortality rates. Between 2011 and 2014, pregnancy-related mortality was more than three times higher for black women than for white women.
After giving birth, mothers often feel fatigue and discomfort, such as perineal pain and uterine contractions. The mother may not know the difference between a normal recovery and the symptoms of complications or when to seek medical attention.
Mothers also often don't see their doctor again until about four to six weeks after giving birth, and up to 40 percent don't see their doctor again after giving birth due to various factors such as no one to take or cost least. As a result, most mothers receive little guidance about their postpartum recovery.
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2. Common postpartum complications
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), from 2011 to 2014, the most common causes of pregnancy-related death were:
Cardiovascular disease Other medical conditions previously acquired infection or sepsis Excessive bleeding after birth (hemorrhage) A disease of the heart muscle that makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body (cardiomyopathy) A blockage in one of the arteries pulmonary embolism in the lungs is usually caused by a blood clot traveling from the legs to the lungs (thromboembolic pulmonary embolism) stroke High blood pressure disorder (hypertension) of pregnancy A rare but serious condition that occurs when water Amniotic fluid or parts of the fetus, such as fetal cells, enter the mother's bloodstream (amniotic fluid embolism) Complications of anesthesia or anesthesia Sometimes unexplained maternal death. Risk factors for postpartum complications
Overall risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications occurs with low probability. But women with chronic conditions like heart disease, obesity, or high blood pressure have a higher risk of dying or nearly dying from pregnancy-related complications. If you have these risk factors, postpartum follow-up is especially important to prevent complications that can lead to death.
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3. Signs and symptoms warning of abnormalities after cesarean section
Many postpartum complications can be successfully treated if identified early. Seek emergency help if you have:
Chest pain Difficulty breathing Convulsions Thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby Contact your doctor if you have:
Unusual bleeding after delivery and discharge wet a diaper or toilet seat in just an hour or blood clots the size of an egg or larger An incision or perineal incision doesn't heal Red or swollen feet that are painful to the touch Temperature 100.4 F (38 C) or higher Headache that doesn't get better, even after taking medicine or headache accompanied by vision changes After 9 months and 10 days of heavy weight, pregnant woman enters labor and has to deal with severe pain Childbirth was compared to breaking 20 ribs at once. In order for the birth to go smoothly and safely, pregnant women need to understand: - How the labor process takes place, how long does it usually take to have a normal delivery or cesarean section, to protect the best health? for the unborn baby.
Methods to relieve pain during childbirth, limit pain and relieve psychological pressure during labor. The way to push and breathe during childbirth is usually the right way so that the labor takes place quickly, the pregnant woman does not lose strength during childbirth.
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How to control postpartum uterine contractions in the shortest time. How to take care of the perineal suture does not cause infection and dangerous complications. Early postpartum re-examination to detect dangerous abnormalities such as residual placenta, missing gauze. Take care of newborn until full month healthy. To ease the pain of childbirth, Vinmec offers a full Maternity program with a complete "painless delivery" service during and after birth using non-morphine epidural and sedation techniques. ashamed. During the birth process, the mother will be guided by the midwives on how to push and breathe properly, the baby will be born in just 10-15 minutes. After birth, the baby will be cared for in a sterile room before being returned to the mother.
Pregnant women will rest in a high-class hospital room, designed according to international hotel standards, 1 mother 1 room with full facilities and modern equipment. Mothers will be consulted by nutritionists on how to feed the baby before being discharged from the hospital. Postpartum follow-up with both mother and baby with leading Obstetricians and Pediatricians.
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Reference source: babycenter.com
