What to Expect

Postpartum: When to Call Your Provider

You have an increase in drainage from your Cesarean Section incision (wound), or if the drainage smells bad.
Your Cesarean Section incision starts to pull apart or bleed.
You fully soak a pad with blood in less than 1 hour.
You have severe lower abdominal pain or cramping unrelieved with pain medicines.
You have a bad smelling vaginal discharge.
You have an oral temperature above 101 degrees Fahrenheit, not controlled by medicine.
You have swelling, pain, or redness in the calf of the leg, especially worse on one side.
You have nausea and vomiting for 12 hours or more.
You have painful or bloody urination.
You have vision changes (blurry vision, seeing spots or stars, losing vision).
You develop a severe headache unrelieved by pain medicines.
An area of your breast is red and sore and you have a fever or flu-like symptoms.
Call 9-1-1 or report to the emergency department if you have:
- Sudden, severe chest pain
- Shortness of breath