- Oral temperature above 100.3F
- Sudden onset of severe pain in incision, perineum, or abdomen
- Bleeding heavily enough to soak a large perineal pad in an hour or less
- Passing a clot larger than an egg followed by heavy bleeding
- Inability to urinate or pain, burning, or urgency with urination
- Putrid smelling vaginal discharge
- Opening of cesarean incision or foul or bloody discharge from the incision
- Swollen, red, painful area on leg (especially the calf) that is hot to the touch
- Tenderness and red, warm area on breast, especially with fever, flu-like symptoms
- Feelings of severe depression or anxiety – desire to harm yourself or your baby
