Bladder Infection (cystilis) sometimes occur when a catheter is placed in the bladder to eliminate the formation of urine during and after childbirth. Another is most likely caused by bacteria present in the bladder during pregnancy, but does not cause symptoms until after childbirth.
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) caused by the spread of bacteria from the bladder to the kidney after childbirth. Symptoms include fever and extreme pain or frequent urination. Infections that reach the kidney can cause pain in the lower back or side, unusual pain or discomfort and constipation.
Usually women will be given antibiotics if not proven bladder infection has spread to the kidneys, then antibiotics may be given only for a few days. If the infection is suspected to have spread to the kidneys, antibiotics given to women does not have a fever for 48 hours. Examples of urine was cultured to identify bacteria. After the culture is available, antibiotics are likely to be changed to be more effective against the presence of bacteria.
Drinking lots of water can help keep the kidneys functioning properly and flush the bacteria out of the urinary tract. Examples of other urinary cultured 6-8 weeks after childbirth to verify that the infection has been cured.
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