About the Bracelet
- All new mothers at Reading Hospital and Phoenixville Hospital receive a Post-Birth Alert Orange Bracelet.
- Wear your Orange Bracelet for at least six weeks after delivery.
- The bracelet alerts doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers that you recently had a baby and to respond quickly if you need care.
Listen to Your Body
Health concerns can happen days or weeks after having a baby, even if you had a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Warning signs can be small at first, but become serious if you do not listen to your body.
If something does not feel right, speak up. Seek help right away.
When to Call 911 or Go to the ER
After having a baby, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you experience:
Breathing or Heart Issues
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
Bleeding
- Bleeding that soaks through one pad in one hour
- Large blood clots
Head or Brain Symptoms
- Severe headache
- Problems with your vision or eyesight
- Seizures
Other Serious Signs
- Fever
- Severe belly pain
- Leg swelling or redness
- Feeling very dizzy or faint
- Thoughts about hurting yourself or your baby
Speak Up for Your Health
You know your body better than anyone. If you feel something is wrong, do not wait.
- Contact your doctor or nurse right away.
- Ask questions.
- Ask for help.