Week 41: Time to think about postpartum warning signs. Make sure you know what is normal and what is not.
-
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
BirthWatch Recommends:
The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia
If you're lucky enough to have someone very serious about physically supporting you in labor, or know a budding doula, give her this book! A concise, valuable handbook for helping identify a slowdown in labor and what exactly to do to get progress back on track.