Wound Infection Care

Information for patients who think they may have an infection following their caesarean section delivery.

What to do if you think you have a surgical wound infection

We encourage you to contact your maternity care provider if you think you may have a wound infection or have the following symptoms or concerns:

• Discharge or liquid coming out of incision
• Incision that is opening up
• Redness or swelling
• Pain that is getting worse
• Fever (increased body temperature).

Please call your provider or come to the BC Women's Urgent Care Centre if you have any of the following:

  • a fever greater than 38°C/100.4°F
  • problems such as severe pain or heavy bleeding
  • are worried about a c-section infection at night or on the weekend.