Bradbury uses several devices to heighten the tension of the chase sequence, including the use of dramatic pauses (such as when the Hound pauses on Faberâs lawn), the description of the Houndâs progress from Montagâs perspective, and the countdown to the âlook-outâ in which everybody is to open their doors.
This term is used to describe severe bleeding that occurs between 24 hours and 12 weeks after childbirth, though late postpartum hemorrhages typically occur one to two weeks postpartum. (Profuse bleeding that occurs within the first 24 hours is classified as a primary postpartum hemorrhage.)
Postpartum bleeding is usually heaviest right after delivery. Don't be alarmed if your bleeding seems to increase when you bring the baby home, though. Simply being up and about sometimes increases postpartum bleeding. Increased bleeding can also be a sign that you've tried to do too much, however.