Infected c section?

How do I know if my c section is infected?

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Red, swollen, hot, smelly, leaky fluid or really tender

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there will be smell even if it’s not infected and still closing but nothing rotten or super painful

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My incision started opening at parts and was leaking so I contacted triage to get a swab done. If you have any concerns always get it checked to be on the safe side 🩷

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I remember the smell, I kept asking my partner to check it as thought it was infected but it was healing perfectly x

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yes mine smelled like earring back so i had to keep a period pad in that area to keep it dry & from sweating

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I did the same, and slept on my back so it could breathe at night. X

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Please go and get it checked out keep your mind at rest 🙏 x

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