What causes low blood pressure after a C section?

As said by you, a cesarean section has been done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would ... I had a C-section a week ago and got out of surgery with low blood pressure and kept it low for a few days. ... These symptoms will go away as the body settles down to the new changes. read more

The thing that we are most afraid is acute blood loss. If that is the cause of low pressure there may well be active bleeding and an emergency. If the loss of blood was identified and stopped during surgery then there really is no emergency. read more

During C-section and delivery of the baby a significant amount of blood is lost. The body after 9 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. read more

Many causes: Low blood pressure is generally desirable, but if there is lightheadedness with position change or other symptoms of low blood pressure, need to ensure no underlying problems- low thyroid, or low cortisol, or slow heart rate. read more