After the delivery of the baby, you can expect to experience various mental and physical changes to your life. It is important to understand the changes and the importance of the changes whether normal or requiring the attention of a doctor. Some prominent physicians have shared the details regarding signs of warning that include:

• Breast Pain
  After the delivery of baby, the breasts will be having milk and will be engorged. At times it is difficult for babies to help relieve the engorgement since they are yet not able to suck hard to empty the breasts. Some babies may also have issues in latching, this may result in bleeding or cracked nipples for moms. Both the situations are painful. It is advisable to use Tylenol or Advil for engorgement; you may also use cool cloths or even cool cabbage leaves to relieve pain. Try expressing milk by hand or pump and you could soon see an improvement. In case of cracked or sore nipples do consult a lactation consultant or go to a breastfeeding clinic to ensure the feeding is done properly, to ensure there is no worsening of pain. However, something that is abnormal is the breast getting sore, do call a doctor in this scenario or if it is hard or red or you have picked up fever. This may be due to a resulting infection – mastitis, which might require you to take antibiotics.
• Mood Swings
  There is a chance that 40 to 80 percent women will develop baby blues. This is quite normal after delivery. It usually begins during the first postpartum week and may end up for couple of weeks. Family support should be sufficient to survive this. However, something that is abnormal is that up to 10 percent of women have a chance to develop postpartum depression that can show its presence within 12 months of delivery. If there is substantial sadness, anxiety or trouble taking care of the baby then it is better to see a doctor. Anxiety is common, however, if it interferes with eating and sleeping and making you agitated at times, take is a sign of warning. There is treatment available which is in range of therapies including individual therapy, group therapy or meditation. Women who had had it earlier are again likely to receive it.
• C-Section Scar
  You should follow the directions of the doctor upon getting discharged to care for your c-section scar. Once the staples come out, there is a likelihood of getting steri-strip bandages, which need to be kept for as long as advised by the doctor. Many women put their own wellbeing on the backburner, however, it is important to look after yourself as much as taking care of the baby during this time. After all you will be able to take care of the baby even better, when you yourself are well too.