How to quickly discharge lochia

After giving birth, mothers' bodies will discharge lochia in the following period of time, which is normal. If the process is fast, it can be completed in about three weeks. If it is slow, it may take six weeks, and most often it does not exceed two months. If you want to quickly eliminate lochia, it also depends on how you regulate your body in life, such as paying attention to your own hygiene and eating a balanced diet.

How to get rid of lochia as quickly as possible

Normal lochia usually clears up after 4 to 6 weeks. Postpartum women should observe the amount, duration, color and odor of lochia every day. If any abnormality is found, they should give appropriate treatment in time. The details are as follows:

1. When a child is breastfeeding, sucking the nipple can cause reflex uterine contraction, which is conducive to the discharge of lochia in the uterine cavity.

2. The most important thing to pay attention to when lochia does not stop is that the most likely thing to happen is late postpartum hemorrhage or even massive hemorrhage and shock, which endangers the life of the mother.

3. Observe the color, amount and smell of lochia every day after delivery. Normal lochia should be odorless but have a bloody smell. If an odor is found, it may be an abnormal situation and you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

4. Measure the degree of uterine contraction regularly. If you find that the uterine contraction is poor, you should go to the hospital and follow the doctor's advice for appropriate treatment.

5. Keep the vagina clean. Because of the discharge of lochia, women should change sanitary napkins frequently to keep clean. It is best to temporarily refrain from sexual intercourse to reduce the occurrence of infection.

6. If the amount of lochia is large, or if it slowly decreases and then suddenly increases, or if the red lochia lasts for a long time, you should go to the hospital for treatment. First, rule out any residual placenta and fetal membranes. If there is any residue, it can be cleaned in time. If there is no residue, it means that it is still caused by poor uterine recovery. You should strengthen rest and nutrition, and take some drugs and injections to promote uterine contraction.

7. If the lochia is found to be dark in color, not fresh, or has a foul odor, and the uterus is tender, it means that the uterus is infected. You should ask a doctor to check it in time and use antibacterial drugs to control the infection.

8. The time it takes for the lochia to clear after induced abortion varies from person to person. Under normal circumstances, the lochia will be completely clear in about a month. Some women may be able to clear the lochia within half a month after induced abortion due to their physical condition. In addition, if lochia persists for a long time after induced abortion, you can take drugs to promote uterine contraction under the guidance of a doctor to recover as soon as possible.

9. After normal delivery, lochia will generally be completely discharged 4-6 weeks after delivery, with a total volume of about 500-1000ml. After a normal delivery, the lochia has a bloody smell but no odor. However, there are large individual differences, and the amount of lochia is also discharged in "stages". If lochia does not clear up for a long time after a normal delivery, it is suspected that there is an infection and timely examination and treatment should be carried out. In addition, some mothers may mistake menstruation for lochia, so be careful to distinguish them. If the color changes from red to light red and then to white, it proves to be lochia, otherwise it may be menstruation.

10. It usually takes about 3 weeks for postpartum lochia to be discharged. Appropriate use of motherwort preparations can assist uterine contraction, promote uterine recovery, reduce the amount of lochia discharged, and shorten the time of lochia discharge.

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

12. 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 local wounds and promote wound healing.

13. If the vulva is swollen and painful, you can use alcohol gauze or apply it to the vulva.

14. A normal mother will be clean in about 3 weeks. If the lochia is still leaking and unclean for more than 2 months after delivery, it is considered as unclean lochia. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time.