Infection After Childbirth
Immediately after childbirth, the female body temperature is usually increased. The temperature at 101F (38.2C) or higher during the first 12 hours after birth may indicate an infection, but usually not. However, in some cases, women should be checked by a doctor or midwife. Infection after childbirth (postpartum) is usually diagnosed 24 hours after childbirth and women were [...]
