The original definitions of sepsis and related conditions (SIRS, severe sepsis and septic shock) are now more than 20 years old (Sepsis- 1 originated from the ACCP/SCCM consensus meeting in 1991 and Sepsis 2 from 2001)
Lifting something heavy. This caution is really for women who can cause a placental tear in the second or third trimester. This does not necessarily mean a miscarriage, and usually if you feel terrible pains later, it just means that you strained one of the round ligaments holding your uterus in place. A little rest will be all that is needed.
Excessively heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, are the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding from the uterus. Periods are considered heavy if there is enough blood to soak a pad or tampon every hour for several consecutive hours. Other symptoms of a heavy period can include: 1  Nighttime bleeding that requires getting up to change pads or tampons. 2  Heavier than usual flow. 3  Passing large blood clots during menstruation. 4  A period that lasts longer than 7 days.