Recovering After Giving Birth
Delivering a baby is not easy, and neither is recovering after giving birth. The experience can be difficult both physically and emotionally. To help you through this process, we have put together some tips to make recovery easier for you. These are guidelines, but it is important to check with your doctor or medical professional if you are experiencing anything that concerns you.
Feelings of loss can be a big part of the adoption experience. Lifetime Adoption has an amazing network of support for our birth mothers, including counseling, referrals, and peer support. You can even learn from women who placed a child for adoption just like you. Take time to seek out the help and support you need today by calling or texting Lifetime at 1-800-923-6784.
Never hesitate to call your doctor for advice. If you feel something is not right emotionally or physically, reach out for help. Trust your instincts.
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Engorged Breasts |
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When to call a doctor: Watch for signs of infections such as redness, red streaks, fever, pain, swelling, or hardness. |
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Pain from Episiotomy |
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When to call a doctor: Call doctor if incision feels swollen, not, or produces pus like fluid. |
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Pain from C-Section |
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When to call a doctor: Any sign of infection should alert you to call your doctor. This would include fever, redness around the incision, or discharge from the incision area. |
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Constipation |
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When to call a doctor: If you are in severe pain, you should call your doctor immediately. |
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Afterpains |
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When to call a doctor: If you still have pain after a week that over-the-counter pain medication does not help, call your doctor. |
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Hemorrhoids |
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When to call a doctor: If you start to bleed or have no improvement after a few days, let your doctor know. |
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Emotional Pain |
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When to call a doctor: If you are not feeling any better in two to three weeks, let your doctor know as you could also be suffering from postpartum depression. |
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