Blood loss standard for normal delivery

After a normal childbirth, blood will flow out of a woman's lower body, and this blood is also called lochia. However, the amount of lochia discharged varies depending on the time after normal delivery. However, sometimes women who give birth naturally may experience heavy bleeding after delivery. In order to prevent this from happening, the amount of water discharged should be calculated. So for women who give birth naturally, what is the normal standard value of vaginal bleeding?

The amount of normal delivery bleeding does not exceed 300ml in most cases, and it is normal if the amount of vaginal bleeding is not much different from the amount of menstrual bleeding.

Generally speaking, postpartum hemorrhage is mainly concentrated during delivery and within 2 hours after delivery; the amount of bleeding within 24 hours after delivery accounts for more than 30% of the total bleeding. It is recommended to use weighing and volume methods to estimate the amount of postpartum bleeding after vaginal delivery, which may be an effective way to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage.

Reasons for persistent lochia or low lochia volume

Some postpartum mothers may feel confused. The amount of lochia secretion is obviously normal, and there is no bad odor or bright red color for a long time. However, it has been 1 or 2 months since the birth, and the lochia is still dripping. Although it does not cause any discomfort, it will inevitably affect the quality of life. This situation is probably because the mother did not rest properly after giving birth, causing endocrine disorders, resulting in endometrial hyperplasia and shedding, and causing intermittent vaginal bleeding. In addition, other causes of lochia include poor uterine contraction, inflammation of the endometrium, residual placenta, fetal membranes and other tissues in the uterus, and improper dietary supplements, such as taking too much Shenghua Tang.

Normally, the lochia flow will reach its maximum within one day after delivery. It is recommended to change the sanitary pad once an hour. If replaced at this frequency, the amount of lochia will only occupy about 1/3 to 1/2 of the area of ​​the sanitary pad. However, if the lochia almost covers the entire sanitary pad within 1 hour and needs to be changed more than 2 to 3 times, or the flow exceeds 500cc, the mother should take the initiative to report it to the doctor, because this may be a sign of postpartum hemorrhage.

Therefore, mothers should observe their postpartum bleeding in time, and seek prompt examination if any abnormality is found, and master basic knowledge on pregnancy and infant safety.