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:

Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding

This comprehensive guide could serve as your go-to breastfeeding book. You will increase your breastfeeding IQ and more importantly, confidence, by reading this book.

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