FEVER AFTER CHILDBIRTH.

The article offers medical treatment in settling a woman who suffers fever or from a temperature of 38°C or more 24 hours after delivery. Generally, health care providers are suggested to encourage patient to bed rest, ensure adequate hydration and begin treatment when shock is suspected. However, specifically, they are advised to consider several infections like metritis, pelvic abscess, peritonitis, breast engorgement, and some breast infection such as mastitis and breast abscess.