There is still a small amount of lochia 42 days after delivery

As we all know, mothers need to discharge lochia for a period of time after giving birth, and doctors will continue to require mothers to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit 42 days after giving birth. However, some mothers still have lochia that has not been cleared when they come to the follow-up visit. At this time, they will immediately worry about whether there is something wrong with their body. So is it normal that lochia has not been cleared 42 days after giving birth?

Is it normal to still have a small amount of lochia 42 days after giving birth?

It is abnormal if there is still a small amount of lochia 42 days after giving birth. Normal postpartum lochia will clear up in four to six weeks after giving birth, and most of them will clear up in four weeks.

First, if there is still lochia after 42 days, it usually means that the uterus is not repaired well or the baby is not sleeping well or is in poor health after giving birth. In this case, a B-ultrasound should be performed first to understand the state of uterine repair and to see whether there is any residual material or fluid in the uterine cavity.

Second, it is necessary to continue to use drugs that promote uterine repair. Traditional Chinese medicine can be prescribed, and Chinese medicine prescriptions, such as motherwort and biochemical granules, can be used. If the symptoms are more obvious, you can consider hospitalization and the use of oxytocin. If it is caused by residual matter in the uterine cavity, uterine curettage is required.

Third, you must pay attention to rest. If you do not sleep well or have poor sleep quality after giving birth, it will also affect the repair of the uterus and cause postpartum lochia to last for a long time.

Why is the lochia not cleared 42 days after giving birth?

The common reasons for lochia not being cleared 42 days after giving birth include uterine infection, pregnancy products such as embryos, decidua and other tissues left in the uterus, incomplete uterine repair, etc.

Consider based on different symptoms: If the lochia is not clear one month after delivery, and is accompanied by a foul or foul odor, or is accompanied by abdominal pain and fever, it may be that there is infection in the vagina, uterus, bilateral fallopian tubes, and uterus and ovaries; if the amount of postpartum lochia increases, the color becomes redder and darker day by day, or bruises appear, it may be that there is abnormal uterine bleeding, internal or external vaginal trauma, or infection.

When the mother's lochia continues to be unclean, she must pay enough attention and go to the hospital for physical examination and treatment in time to ensure the health of the pregnant mother after giving birth.

What should I do if the lochia is not clear after 42 days of giving birth?

1. Examination and treatment

If the pregnant woman has not cleared the lochia 42 days after giving birth, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a B-ultrasound examination to check the recovery of the uterus and whether there is inflammation. If there is a problem, seek medical treatment in time and take medicine as prescribed by the doctor.

2. Drink Shenghua Tang

In the past, Chinese medicine emphasized taking Shenghua Tang after giving birth, which almost became a routine during the confinement period. This was because Shenghua Tang could help new mothers with weak yin and internal heat after giving birth to expel postpartum lochia as soon as possible, and the effect was very significant. Shenghua Tang is not suitable for new mothers who still show symptoms of irritability after giving birth. They should seek medical advice before taking it. The Chinese herbal medicine Shenghua Wan also has certain practical effects.