What is the reason for red blood to appear after the lochia is cleared?

Some mothers may experience red blood again after the lochia is cleared, and they worry whether it is an abnormal condition. Everyone should check whether they have their menstrual period, because some people cannot differentiate between menstruation and lochia, as the colors of the two are similar. If you are worried, you can go to a regular hospital for a check-up to see if there is any problem.

How long does it take for the lochia to clean up after a normal delivery? How long does it take for the lochia to clean up after a normal delivery? The so-called "lochia" refers to the bleeding from the vagina of a woman after childbirth, which is similar to menstrual bleeding, but the amount is slightly more. The lochia after normal delivery and after caesarean section is different. After normal delivery, under normal circumstances, it will be completely discharged 4 to 6 weeks after delivery.

In the first few days after delivery, the amount of lochia is relatively large and the color is bright red, so it is called red lochia, also known as bloody lochia, which generally lasts for 3 to 7 days. After 3 to 5 days, the amount of blood contained decreases and the lochia turns light red, called serous lochia. 10 to 14 days after delivery, the lochia is white or light yellow, called white lochia. Normal lochia has a bloody smell, but it is not foul. If there is a foul or fishy smell, it means that the uterus may be infected.

For those mothers whose lochia has not been cleared 6 weeks after a normal delivery, this may be related to the mother's physical constitution, whether she is breastfeeding, postpartum diet, rest and nutritional supply.