Problems After Delivery of Your Baby
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have vaginal bleeding?
See significance of vaginal bleeding if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If your doctor has given you specific instructions to follow after your delivery, be sure to follow those instructions.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have severe vaginal bleeding or are you passing large clots?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate vaginal bleeding or are you passing small clots?
Yes Have you had mild vaginal bleeding for longer than your doctor told you to expect?
Yes Do you have bleeding after sexual intercourse?
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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