Information for patients who think they may have an infection following their caesarean 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:
- 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.
