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title: Three Conditions to Watch for after Childbirth
date: 2022-01-10T03:00:00-05:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Three Conditions to Watch for after Childbirth

Pregnant people in the United States are encouraged to see their doctors regularly but care for people who have recently given birth is often less accessible. This article shares three conditions to look out for after giving birth–preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and endometritis–and when to call a doctor for help.

> Postpartum preeclampsia most often happens within a few days after delivery, but it can occur up to 6 weeks later. Untreated, preeclampsia can cause stroke, seizures, and other serious problems.

[Read the full article ](https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/3-conditions-to-watch-for-after-childbirth)

SOURCE: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • AUTHOR: Dr. Dotun Ogunyemi • LAST UPDATED: January 22, 2022

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- [ maternal morbidity & mortality](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/maternal-morbidity-mortality)
- [postpartum](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/postpartum)
- [maternal health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/maternal-health)
- [high blood pressure](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/high-blood-pressure)
- [self-advocacy](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/self-advocacy)

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## Addressing Heart Health in LGBTQ Adults

Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults

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Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/addressing-heart-health-in-lgbtq-adults)

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## Finding a Perimenopause Specialist

JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.

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JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-a-perimenopause-specialist)

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## Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertension

Doctors introduce the basics of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Doctors introduce the basics of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) and hypertension (high blood pressure).](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/atrial-fibrillation-and-hypertension)