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A member asked:

Should i be worried about soreness around my c section incision at 4 weeks post partum? it became sore last night and today i have ran a temperature

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Call your OB MD: The incision may be developing an infection with the soreness and temperature. Give your OB MD a call to have him/her examine the wound/incision..

Answered 9/3/2016

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