Exams and Tests

A health care provider may assess the following conditions after a cesarean section:

• Examine the surgical incision for infection.

• Check to see if the wound has separated (possibly just on the surface).

• Assess for infection of the uterus and abnormal amounts of vaginal bleeding.

• Make sure the bladder or the kidneys are not infected.

• Make sure severe anemia is not present from delivery-related blood loss.

• Make sure there is no evidence suggesting a clot in the deep veins that is either localized or has moved to the lungs.

• Conduct a pelvic examination.

• Order further evaluation with blood tests, uterine cultures, urine tests, and imaging.