Join other new parents and their newborns in a casual, social setting for conversation and education on a variety of topics, including breastfeeding, baby sleeplessness, colic, parental sleep deprivation, postpartum stress, and more.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon The Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI
Postpartum Danger Signs
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these signs or symptoms:
Fever more than 100.4°F
Nausea and vomiting
Pain or burning during urination
Bleeding that’s heavier than a normal menstrual period or that increases
Severe pain in your lower abdomen
Pain, swelling, and tenderness in your legs
Chest pain and coughing or gasping for air
Red streaks on your breasts or painful new lumps in your breasts
Pain that doesn’t go away or that gets worse from an episiotomy, perineal tear, or abdominal incision
Redness or discharge from an episiotomy, perineal tear, or abdominal incision
Vaginal discharge that smells bad
Feelings of hopelessness that last more than 10 days after delivery
Postpartum Depression
Most new mothers experience feelings of sadness.
Many feel depressed, anxious, and upset after the birth of a child.
These emotions, however, are very common. Many people experience a range of unexpected emotions after giving birth.
It can be helpful to talk to your health care provider about your feelings.
For about 10-15% of women, these feelings are more intense and don’t go away in a few weeks. This can signal a more serious condition called postpartum depression.
Gratitude comes in many forms
Take a moment to express your own appreciation by sharing your story, with a simple thank you, by nominating a caregiver, or with a gift of support.
