Week 41: Time to think about postpartum warning signs. Make sure you know what is normal and what is not.

BirthWatch Tips
  • Call your doctor or midwife immediately if you develop these signs of postpartum infection: a temperature above 100.4, very heavy bleeding (soaking a pad every 1-2 hours), and/or pain in your abdomen. About.com

Tips for Week 40

BirthWatch Recommends:

The Doula Advantage

Yes, doulas are wonderful, but why are they wonderful? This book uses the evidence at hand to explain how doulas can be most helpful in the labor room. Balanced, informative and answers all your doula questions.

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