Postpartum: Stages, Symptoms & Recovery Time - Cleveland Clinic
WEBHealthcare providers classify postpartum into three phases: the acute phase, the subacute phase and the delayed phase. Acute phase: This is the first six to 12 hours after you give birth. You’re most likely to experience conditions like eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage and certain medical emergencies during this time.
Postpartum depression - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 24, 2022 · Postpartum depression is not a character flaw or a weakness. Sometimes it's simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.
Postpartum care: After a vaginal delivery - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.
Postpartum Depression: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBPostpartum depression is a type of depression that happens after having a baby. It affects up to 15% of people. People with postpartum depression experience emotional highs and lows, frequent crying, fatigue, guilt, anxiety and may have trouble caring for their baby. Postpartum depression can be treated with medication and counseling.
Timeline of Postpartum Recovery - Healthline
WEBJul 31, 2018 · Your Guide to Postpartum Recovery. Week 1. Week 2. Six months. One year. The first six weeks after giving birth are known as the postpartum period. This period is an intense time that requires...
Postpartum depression | Office on Women's Health
WEBOct 17, 2023 · If you feel sad, anxious, or overwhelmed or feel like you don’t love or care for your baby and these feelings last longer than 2 weeks during or after pregnancy, you may have postpartum depression. Treatment for depression, such as therapy or medicine, works and can help you and your baby be as healthy as possible in the future.
Postpartum Care of the New Mother - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBDec 11, 2022 · The postpartum period for a woman and her newborn is very important for both short-term and long-term health and well-being. This activity should help the interprofessional team on how to provide comprehensive postpartum care for the new mother. Objectives: Review the guidelines regarding comprehensive postpartum care.
Postpartum Care: Tips for the Recovery Process - Healthline
WEBDec 20, 2016 · Outlook. What is postpartum care? The postpartum period refers to the first six weeks after childbirth. This is a joyous time, but it’s also a period of adjustment and healing for mothers....
Postpartum Care: After Birth Instructions to Follow - Verywell Health
WEBDec 14, 2023 · The postpartum period, the time after giving birth, is a crucial time for recovery and the long-term health of the parent and baby. It's also a time of intense physical and emotional changes. It is normal and expected to experience several physical symptoms like swelling, cramping, breast tenderness, constipation, and leaking milk.
Postpartum Care - Gynecology and Obstetrics - Merck Manual …
WEBClinical parameters. Within the first 24 hours after delivery, pulse rate begins to decrease, and temperature may be slightly elevated. Vaginal discharge is grossly bloody (lochia rubra) for 3 to 4 days, then becomes pale brown (lochia serosa), and after the next 10 to 12 days, it changes to yellowish white (lochia alba).
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