Postpartum fetal membrane residual discharge picture

After a woman gives birth, bloody lochia will be discharged. At this time, the fetal membrane tissue remaining in the uterus will also be discharged along with the lochia. The uterine contractions that women experience after giving birth can not only promote the repair of the uterus, but also help the discharge of lochia and fetal membranes. So, how do we expel the remaining fetal membranes after giving birth?

If there is residual amniotic membrane after a woman gives birth, she can take medicine to promote the contraction of the uterus, which can expel the amniotic membrane. If a woman experiences persistent lochia after giving birth, it is most likely caused by retained fetal membranes. Pregnant women need to have a color ultrasound examination first. If there is less residual tissue, they can take oral medication to promote the expulsion of the fetal membrane.

If after examination, it is found that there are too many residues, and the pregnant woman has been bleeding for a long time, or has already been infected, the doctor will give the pregnant woman broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as spores, penicillin and other antibiotics. These drugs have no effect on breastfeeding.

Generally, about 10 days after a woman gives birth, the lochia will stop and the fetal membrane will be discharged from the body. If there are fetal membrane remnants that have not been expelled, and the effect of taking medications is not obvious, a curettage operation is required. Generally, before performing a curettage, the doctor will conduct a detailed examination of the woman's uterus, which can avoid risks during the operation.

Common questions about postpartum diet

After "loading and unloading cargo", do mothers feel that they can brazenly eat and drink all the food and drink that they are not allowed to eat and drink during pregnancy? NO! Moms, look here! You still need to be aware of some common issues in diet after giving birth!

First of all, after giving birth, you should avoid eating spicy and warm foods. Spicy and warm foods can contribute to internal heat, making pregnant women prone to getting angry, and causing symptoms such as mouth sores, constipation or hemorrhoids. At the same time, breast milk can also aggravate the baby's internal heat. Therefore, the diet should be light, especially within 5-7 days after giving birth. It should be based on soft rice and egg soup. Spicy and warm foods such as garlic, chili pepper, pepper, fennel, wine, and amaranth are prohibited.

Secondly, although you should take supplements after giving birth, you should avoid drinking high-fat broth, as it can easily affect your appetite and figure. At the same time, a high-fat diet will also increase the fat content in breast milk, which makes it difficult for newborns to tolerate and digest it, resulting in diarrhea.

Secondly, you should also say NO to cold foods! Pregnant women expend a lot of energy during childbirth, and the female hormone level in their bodies decreases significantly after childbirth. The delivery of newborn babies and embryos reduces the metabolism of pregnant women, and most of their physical fitness changes from internal heat to yin deficiency and internal heat. Therefore, Chinese medicine believes that it is better to keep warm after giving birth, and you should not eat too much cold food.

In addition, you cannot go on a diet immediately after giving birth, especially pregnant women who are breastfeeding should not go on a diet. The weight gained after giving birth is mainly water and fat. If you are breastfeeding, these fats are not enough at all. Pregnant women need to digest and absorb at least 2800 calories a day before they can be considered needed.