Postpartum mother dies from high fever

After giving birth, mothers need to pay more attention to their diet and keep warm during the confinement period. They should not travel or catch a cold or fever, and should not be exposed to the wind, otherwise it will affect their body's recovery. If a mother has a high fever after giving birth, she should seek timely treatment. It may be due to inflammation caused by the baby's nipple being damaged by breastfeeding. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers should understand the causes of high fever after giving birth.

1. Acute mastitis causes fever

If a new mother secretes too much milk and it is too thick, the baby will often not be able to finish the milk or the milk will not flow out smoothly. The excess milk will accumulate into lumps and accumulate in the mammary ducts. If the nipple is damaged by the baby while sucking, bacteria will grow and multiply in the breast, causing acute mastitis. The inflamed area will become hard and swollen, accompanied by pain. If this is the cause, the doctor will take appropriate treatment measures. You also need to cooperate in the care, such as applying a warm towel to the lump for 10 minutes, massaging the affected area frequently, and using hot water several times when taking a bath. Be careful not to put pressure on your breasts when sleeping, as this can easily cause inflammation. It is best not to take medicine if you are breastfeeding your baby during the confinement period. If you want good therapeutic effects while breastfeeding, it is recommended to eat more vitamin C and pay more attention to rest.

2. Fever caused by puerperal infection

Postpartum infection is also a common cause of fever in new mothers. Usually, mothers are weak after giving birth. If pathogenic bacteria invade their bodies at this time, it can easily cause postpartum infection. You can observe the lochia to determine whether the fever is caused by postpartum infection. If the lochia turns dark red and has a foul odor, it is likely that the uterus has become inflamed. It is recommended that you seek active treatment and hospitalization may be required in severe cases.

After postpartum infection, the site of inflammation will invade the trauma site, endometrium or uterine muscle, parauterine tissue, peritoneum, and blood over time. The earlier the treatment, the better the effect. It is best to control inflammation when it occurs at the site of trauma, such as infection of vulvar or vaginal lacerations. If the virus has invaded the tissues around the uterus, an abscess may form, accompanied by fever and abdominal pain. If it spreads to the peritoneum, in addition to chills and high fever, there will be a rapid pulse and increased abdominal pain. If the bacteria further invade the blood, it may lead to sepsis.

3. Fever caused by urinary tract infection

In addition, urinary tract infection can also cause fever in postpartum women. During pregnancy, the uterus is often compressed, and pregnant women are prone to frequent urination and holding urine. If vaginal bacteria enter the urinary system through the urethra, it will cause urinary tract infection.

Other fever conditions

1. Upper respiratory tract infection can also cause fever, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, cough, and runny nose. Examination may reveal congestion in the pharynx, enlarged tonsils, and heavy breath sounds. These can be treated with cold medicine, and antibiotics can be added if necessary, or Chinese medicine can be used for treatment.

2. Fever accompanied by urinary tract irritation symptoms such as urgency and pain when urinating may indicate urinary tract infection. If you have pyelonephritis, examination may reveal percussion pain in the kidney area and abnormal urine routine examination.

3. The mother may have fever symptoms if she suffers from hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc. or even heat stroke in hot weather. If a mother continues to have a fever during the postpartum period, especially a high fever, her family should pay attention to it and she should go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid affecting her physical recovery.