How long does it usually take to wait for a cesarean section?

Whether it is a caesarean section or a natural birth, lochia needs to be discharged after delivery. If the lochia in the uterus is not discharged cleanly, it will lead to gynecological diseases in the later stage, and even infertility problems. There will be lochia in a short period of time just after a caesarean section. Generally, it will take about 15 to 20 days for the lochia to slowly clear up. If the lochia has not cleared up for more than a month and is accompanied by an odor, you should go to the hospital to check to see what the cause is.

Clinically, postpartum lochia refers to the discharge of blood, necrotic membrane and other tissues through the vagina as the uterine membrane falls off. This is a normal physiological phenomenon for women in the postpartum period and will gradually return to normal after a period of time. Under normal circumstances, lochia will have a bloody smell, but no odor, and the amount is not as much as menstrual flow, and the color is more transparent. Generally speaking, after about fifteen to twenty days, the lochia will gradually clear up.

However, it also depends on each person's specific situation. Every woman's physical constitution and physical recovery are different, so the time it takes for the lochia to clear will also be different. But under normal circumstances, it will be clear in about 20 days.

If the stool is still not clean one month after the caesarean section, and is accompanied by a foul odor, or if there is fever, abdominal pain and other discomfort, it is very likely that the symptoms are caused by an infection of the uterus or vagina.

If the amount of lochia discharged is gradually increasing, the color is getting darker, and even clots appear, it may be that there is trauma or infection in the vagina, which causes the lochia to be unclean. At this time, you must pay great attention to it and go to the hospital for further examination in time.

Women who have undergone cesarean section should not only pay attention to the time when lochia is clean, but also pay attention to wound care, which will help the body recover. When providing postpartum care, you must be careful not to make large movements. Even when coughing or laughing, you must pay attention to protecting the wound, which can reduce the pain. Also, pay attention to wound infection. If you develop a fever or other wound infection, seek medical attention immediately.