Post-Cesarean Recovery

Most people recover smoothly after a C-section, but there are warning signs that require immediate care. A fever of 38°C or higher, redness, discharge, severe pain, or opening of the incision may indicate infection. Lochia suddenly becoming bright red and heavy again, or large clots and foul odor, along with severe abdominal pain, also need to be checked. In particular, swelling and pain in one leg or burning in the calf, and sudden shortness of breath or chest pain may signal a dangerous postpartum blood clot (venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), which requires immediate care at an OB-GYN or emergency room.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

At Dongjedang, we also check for these warning signs first at your initial visit. If signs such as fever, heavy bleeding, incision problems, or blood-clot-like leg swelling appear, we recommend an OB-GYN visit over Korean Medicine treatment. Once these are ruled out, we proceed with supportive treatment to replenish qi and blood during recovery — this order matters.