Is coffee color lochia normal?

Many women will have lochia after giving birth. This is very normal and is clinically called postpartum lochia. However, after a period of time, women's lochia will gradually return to normal. Every woman has a different physical condition, so the recovery time is also different. For women who are facing lochia for the first time, many are still confused and have many questions. For example, is coffee color of lochia normal?

1. Normal lochia has a bloody smell but no odor. As the amount of uterine bleeding gradually decreases, the discharge of lochia will also gradually decrease and stop after about 4 weeks, but it will take about 6 weeks to fully recover. For mothers who give birth by cesarean section, the duration of lochia is generally longer than that of mothers who give birth naturally. This is because there is more blood loss during the operation and the uterus has wounds and bleeds more, so the duration of lochia after delivery will be relatively longer. But no matter whether it is a cesarean section or a natural birth, if the lochia is still leaking and not clean 3 months after delivery, it is considered as unclean lochia and there must be pathological factors.

2. Under normal circumstances, in the first 4 to 5 days, the lochia is large and red in color; one week after delivery, the amount of lochia gradually decreases and turns brown; after the 10th day, the color becomes lighter, slowly turning from yellow to white, and there is no special smell. Lochia usually disappears 4-6 weeks after delivery. But sometimes a small amount of brown lochia will continue until the first menstrual period after delivery. For the health of your baby, you need to be cautious when taking medication during breastfeeding. If there is no doctor's advice, it is recommended that you do not take it blindly.

3. In addition, this situation is mostly due to the possibility of postpartum intrauterine residues. It is recommended to take an active rest and pay attention to local hygiene. It is also recommended to eat less raw, cold and irritating foods. Considering this situation, if necessary, go to the hospital in time for a B-ultrasound reexamination, and then consider medication. Pay attention to preventing the possibility of infection and prohibit sexual intercourse for a short period of time.