Is Postpartum Fever Normal
Postpartum Fever Is Common and Can Happen for Many Reasons. in Rare Cases, a Postpartum Fever Might Be a Sign of a Health Problem Like an Infection. This Can...
Postpartum fever is common and can happen for many reasons. In rare cases, a postpartum fever might be a sign of a health problem like an infection. This can lead to health complications if untreated. Let your doctor know if you have a fever or other symptoms.
Is it common to have a fever postpartum?
Fever in the postpartum period is a relatively common occurrence, with a frequency of approximately 5-7% of births and the majority of the occurrences happening more than two days after birth.
How is postpartum fever treated?
How are puerperal infections treated? Postpartum infections are most commonly treated with oral antibiotics. Your doctor may prescribe clindamycin (Cleocin) or gentamicin (Gentasol). Antibiotics will be tailored to the type of bacteria your doctor suspects caused the infection.
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