Childbed fever

Childbed fever, also known as postpartum infection, occurs when bacteria infect a woman’s uterus or surrounding tissues after childbirth. It typically develops within the first few days or weeks postpartum. Symptoms include fever, chills, abdominal pain, and foul-smelling discharge. It often results from bacteria entering the uterus during delivery or from poor hygiene. Antibiotics are the primary treatment, and prompt care usually leads to full recovery. Childbed fever highlights the importance of sterile techniques during delivery and postpartum care to prevent infection.