How to deal with low blood pressure after C-section?

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As said by you, a cesarean section was done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would like to tell you that the amount and volume of blood in a mother increases significantly during pregnancy to support the nutritional needs of the fetus inside her womb. During the period of nine months, the body of the mother gets accustomed to these latest changes.

During C-section and delivery of the baby, a significant amount of blood is lost. The body after nine months of high volume of the blood again within a few hours is left with the normal volume of blood as some blood is lost during surgery. So, the body will again synthesize blood and will adapt to the new situation. And, to make all parameters normal it will take about two to three week's time.

You were taken out of the operation theater in a low BP state. This means that the condition (low pressure and pulse) is related somewhere to the delivery events only. Try to drink as much fluid as you can. Please get your hemoglobin level checked so that in case it has dropped significantly it can be treated.

As of now pressure in the chest, low pulse, headache, and palpitations (feeling your heartbeat) all point more toward anemia. As of now, I would advise you to complete bed rest for two weeks. Keep a regular record of your blood pressure and pulse. Take as much fluid as possible and eat a nourishing diet. Get a hemogram, TLC (total leukocyte count), and an ECG done. In case anemia is seen, then we can start iron therapy. Do not worry too much unless you feel dizzy or unconscious like feeling. These symptoms will go away as the body settles down to the new changes.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.