Caesarean section lochia is yellow in color

Every pregnant woman will have lochia after giving birth. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon. Postpartum lochia is generally the residual tissue discharged from the body through the vagina, which is very beneficial to human health. However, the color of lochia is different at different stages. Some women have yellow lochia and often worry that there is something wrong with their health. Why is the color of lochia yellow after cesarean section?

Why is the color of lochia yellow after caesarean section?

Different stages of postpartum lochia color

Lochia usually lasts for 4 to 6 weeks, during which time the contents and color of the lochia will change. The discharge of lochia goes through three stages:

The first stage is 3-6 days after delivery. Since the lochia contains more blood, it is red and is called bloody lochia.

The second stage is 7-14 days after delivery. During this period, the lochia contains less blood and is mainly composed of necrotic decidual tissue and mucus, so it is pink and is called serous lochia.

The third stage is 2-3 weeks after delivery. The lochia contains a large number of white blood cells, epidermal cells and some decidual tissue. It is white and is called white lochia.

The yellow color of lochia is actually the transition between the second and third stages of lochia discharge, so mothers don’t need to worry.

Issues that should be paid attention to in postpartum lochia

In addition to paying attention to the color, mothers should also pay attention to the discharge time of postpartum lochia. If the lochia continues to occur after the normal lochia period and is accompanied by symptoms such as lower back pain and abdominal pain, it is likely a uterine infection problem. At this time, you should go to the hospital immediately to see a doctor and find out the specific situation.

Postpartum lochia is a physiological phenomenon of the body and mothers do not need to worry too much. It should be noted that it takes some time for the uterus to recover after childbirth. In order to prevent bacteria from infecting the uterus through the cervix and vagina, during the discharge of lochia, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, change underwear frequently, and keep the vulva clean and dry.

Maternal lochia time

In fact, the lochia discharge period for parturients is generally three weeks, but depending on the physical condition of the parturient, the period of lochia discharge is generally two to three weeks. Under normal circumstances, the time it takes to expel lochia during a caesarean section is longer than that for a natural birth. However, if the lochia lasts too long, it can cause great harm to the mother's body. Therefore, we generally need to control the time it takes to expel lochia within a reasonable range. If the lochia continues for a long time, you should seek medical advice.

If a woman has lochia for too long, it will cause great harm to her body. Generally, the total amount of lochia is about 500 to 1000 ml, which can be completely discharged within three weeks. If it persists, it is likely to cause local and systemic infection, and severe sepsis may occur. It can also easily induce late postpartum hemorrhage or even massive hemorrhage and shock, endangering the life of the mother. If the mother has a caesarean section, it is easy for the incision to become infected, rupture or heal poorly, and even require hysterectomy. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the problem of prolonged lochia discharge in postpartum women to avoid adverse reactions caused by prolonged lochia discharge. So generally speaking. If the lochia discharge takes too long and continues for more than three weeks, it is recommended to consult a doctor in advance.