Postnatal c-section
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Did they check your iron levels ?
I was told to contact triage if I had amy concerns as I was still under their care for 6 weeks.
I remember feeling similar when I had my first c section and it did fade over time. If in doubt get checked out. I was also low on vitamin D and iron after having my baby.
@Caroline no. I didn't get any bloods done after the section to check anything
@Emily I did not either. I think they only do it in certain cases.
They checked my blood, blood pressure and urine a good few times and I was in hospital for 2 days after my c section last year.
@Nicole nope. Never had any checks like that. Just the usual obs and was in for 4 days 🤷♀️ they were checking my babies bloods frequently but that was it
Definitely ring triage and explain how you feel, they should check your iron. I was spaced out with palpitations after my section and had to have iron.
I also had my baby already due to preeclampsia via c section and stayed at the hospital for 5 days. For me they were making blood tests often, also giving meds for high bp. I would say that if you're bp is still high and you don't take meds than maybe that's why. It is also dangerous as I was explained as a woman can have preeclampsia even up to few months after giving birth. I would say to not leave it like this
I had my boy Friday and the last few days every now and then I get fuzzy like I wouldn’t say dizzy but almost as I’m not with it Could be due to hormones?