How to discharge lochia_How to discharge lochia completely

After giving birth, the mother's lower body will have some secretions, which are what we call lochia. Lochia is mainly formed by some secretions from the placenta, fetal membranes and the uterus, so the discharge of lochia lasts for a relatively long time. It is very important that if the lochia is not discharged cleanly, it is easy to leave some sequelae on the mother's body, so what methods should be taken to completely discharge the lochia?

How to make lochia clear faster

1. Keep the vulva clean. Change perineal pads and underwear frequently, wash the perineum with professional feminine care solution after urination and defecation, and scrub the vulva with 0.1% benzalkonium bromide solution at least once a day until the stitches on the perineal wound are removed.

2. After delivery, you should lie down or sit on the opposite side of the perineal wound. On the one hand, it can prevent postpartum lochia from invading the wound as much as possible; on the other hand, it can improve the blood circulation of the local wound and promote wound healing.

3. For those with swollen and painful vulva wounds, you can apply 95% ethanol (alcohol) gauze or 50% magnesium sulfate wet compress to the vulva.

4. For those with local swelling and induration of the perineal wound, 10 days after delivery, when the amount of lochia has significantly decreased, you can use 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution to soak the perineum for 15 minutes, twice a day. To promote perineal wound healing, reduce swelling, and relieve local swelling and discomfort.

5. When the perineal wound is obviously painful or has abnormal secretions, you should be alert to whether the wound is infected. If necessary, ask a doctor to examine and treat it.

Precautions for postpartum lochia care

How long it takes for postpartum lochia to clear up varies from person to person, but in order to prevent postpartum lochia from remaining clear for a long time, the mother should pay attention to bed rest. If there is a lot of lochia, pay attention to vaginal hygiene and it is best to wash the vulva with warm water every day. Pay attention to choosing soft and sterilized toilet paper, and change menstrual pads and underwear frequently to avoid bacterial infection. This solves the problem of how long it will take for the postpartum lochia to be clean. Here are some methods on how to expel the lochia as quickly as possible.

1. Personal conditioning: Rest in bed, avoid emotional excitement, keep a good mood, and avoid mental stimulation.

2. Avoid sexual intercourse. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within 50 days after delivery to avoid infection.

3. Disinfection. During the period of postpartum lochia, it is best to use soft padding paper and disinfect it strictly to prevent infection.

4. Do moderate activity. When the lochia decreases and the body tends to recover, the mother can get up and move around appropriately. This will greatly help the blood circulation and the discharge of residual turbidity in the uterus.

5. Keep the indoor air circulating. Where you live, you should pay attention to getting rid of dirt, keep warm and avoid catching cold.

6. Pay attention to your diet. How long it takes for postpartum lochia to clear up depends on the quality of your diet. It is advisable to eat a light diet and avoid raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and indigestible foods. To prevent warm food from encouraging evil, eat more fresh vegetables. If the patient has qi deficiency, he can be given chicken soup, longan soup, etc. If the blood is hot, you can eat fruits such as pears, oranges, and watermelons, but they should be taken warm.

7. Take tonic food. How long it takes for the lochia to clean up after delivery depends on whether the mother is properly nourished. If the mother suffers from spleen deficiency and weak qi, she can add warm tonic foods such as mutton and dog meat in cold seasons. Patients with liver and kidney yang deficiency can increase the intake of yin-nourishing foods, such as soft-shelled turtle and tortoise meat.