Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have belly, pelvic, or back (flank) pain?
See significance of belly, pelvic, or back (flank) pain if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate belly pain?
Yes Do you have moderate to severe back (flank) pain?
Yes Do you have moderate to severe pelvic pain?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have mild pelvic pain?
Yes Do you have mild back (flank) pain without other signs of a kidney infection?
Yes Do you have mild belly pain that is different from what your doctor told you to expect?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 7, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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