Symptom guide · Women's Health
Fever After Birth
What fever after birth can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as postpartum fever
Treat this as a medical emergency
Fever after birth can indicate sepsis or meningitis. Both can deteriorate from mild-looking to life-threatening within hours.
Go now if any of these apply
- A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
- A stiff neck, severe headache, or discomfort looking at bright light
- Confusion, drowsiness, or difficulty waking the person
- Very fast breathing, a racing heart, or skin that is mottled, pale or blue
- Not passing urine for many hours
Call 998 for an ambulance now, or go straight to the nearest emergency department.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- postpartum fever
- Care area
- Women's Health
- Conditions linked
- 3
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause fever after birth
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- Caesarean Wound InfectionCommon among people with caesarean wound infection.
- EndometritisVery common among people with endometritis.
- MastitisCommon among people with mastitis.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of fever after birth are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Endometritis | Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection | First line |
| Mastitis | Lactation Consultation | First line |
| Caesarean Wound Infection | Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection | First line |
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where fever after birth is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Can fever after birth be a sign of endometritis?
Yes. Fever after birth: very common among people with endometritis. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can fever after birth be a sign of mastitis?
Yes. Fever after birth: common among people with mastitis. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can fever after birth be a sign of caesarean wound infection?
Yes. Fever after birth: common among people with caesarean wound infection. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.