Information for patients who think they may have an infection following their Cesarean section delivery.
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:
- 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
