By the way, how long does it take for lochia to be clean?

Postpartum lochia will occur after giving birth. It is mainly because uterine contractions cause the embryo to fall off the inner wall of the uterus, and the blood vessels in the inner wall of the uterus will of course bleed, and then gradually close as the uterus repairs. In this process, the secretions of blood, deciduous tissue and mucus that fall off the uterine wall are called lochia. So, how long does it take for a woman who has given birth naturally to have lochia clean?

After choosing a normal delivery, red lochia will usually be discharged from the vagina within 3 to 7 days. In the middle and late stages, it will gradually change into pink or light pink lochia, which usually lasts about 10 days. In the middle and late stages, the lochia will turn yellow-brown. For pregnant women who have recovered well, the lochia will slowly stop within about 3 weeks after giving birth. If lochia is still discharged 4 to 6 weeks after normal delivery, it is highly suspected that infection or poor uterine repair has occurred. The cause needs to be identified and treated with medication to ensure the health of the body and the baby's breastfeeding.

Common postpartum lochia can be roughly divided into three types: terrible lochia, serous lochia, and white lochia, all of which appear at different stages. Horrible lochia. A few days after giving birth, there is more blood in the lochia, so the lochia will appear bright red or dark red blood clots, with a slightly fishy smell; then, the color of the lochia will gradually become lighter and dark brown, which is called serous lochia; later, the lochia will become milky white or yellowish white, with some similar secretions, which is called white lochia, and the lochia will be almost discharged at this time.

Pregnant women can observe themselves according to the different characteristics of lochia in different stages. For example, if the bleeding suddenly increases 2-3 weeks after delivery, or even internal bleeding occurs, it may be due to poor uterine repair at the embryo adhesion site, remnants of embryonic membranes or decidua, or infection of the uterine wound. It is best to go to the hospital for examination. In addition, if the lochia has not completely cleared up 2 months after giving birth, you should go to the hospital for a physical examination.