Presentation
Entire Body System
- Anemia
These can include: anemia obesity bacterial vaginosis multiple vaginal exams during labor monitoring the fetus internally prolonged labor delay between amniotic sac rupture and delivery colonization of the vaginal tract with Group B streptococcus bacteria [healthline.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
The first sign of renal infection may be fever, followed later by costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
- Vomiting
The first sign of renal infection may be fever, followed later by costovertebral angle tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Urogenital
- Vaginal Discharge
Symptoms and signs may include: fever pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis caused by a swollen uterus foul-smelling vaginal discharge pale skin, which can be a sign of large volume blood loss chills feelings of discomfort or illness headache loss of appetite [healthline.com]
- Foul Smelling Vaginal Discharge
Symptoms and signs may include: fever pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis caused by a swollen uterus foul-smelling vaginal discharge pale skin, which can be a sign of large volume blood loss chills feelings of discomfort or illness headache loss of appetite [healthline.com]
Prevention
Atelectasis following abdominal delivery is caused by hypoventilation and is best prevented by coughing and deep breathing on a fixed schedule following surgery. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
If you know that you are going to have a cesarean delivery, you may want to talk to your doctor about what steps the hospital takes to prevent infections. [healthline.com]