Postpartum hemorrhage is more bleeding than normal after the birth of a baby. About 1 in 100 to 5 in 100 women have postpartum hemorrhage. It is more likely with a cesarean birth. It most often happens after the placenta is delivered, but it can also happen later.
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Postpartum thyroiditis happens when your thyroid becomes inflamed after delivering a baby, or having a miscarriage or abortion. It may first cause your thyroid to be overactive, but over time it leads to an underactive thyroid. Read on to learn more.
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Detailed information on breastfeeding and mastitis.
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