Lochia color changes after induced abortion

Every pregnant woman will experience lochia after giving birth, whether it is a caesarean section or a natural birth. The color of postpartum lochia will gradually change with the increase of days after delivery. It will gradually become lighter, and finally become a thick substance like secretions, and then gradually clear up. Let's discuss the changes in the color of lochia after induced abortion.

Changes in the color of lochia after induced labor

Under normal circumstances, the color and state of postpartum lochia will vary according to different times. Generally, there are three color changes of postpartum lochia:

The first stage is 3-6 days after giving birth. Because the lochia contains more blood, it is bright red and is called stubborn lochia.

The second stage is 7-14 days after childbirth. During this period, the lochia contains less blood and is mainly composed of necrotic decidual tissue and mucus, so it is light pink and is called serous lochia.

The third stage is 2-3 weeks after giving birth. The lochia contains a lot of white blood cells, epidermal cells and some decidual tissue, and is milky white, which is called white lochia.

How long does it take for a woman to have lochia after giving birth?

As for how long it will take for the lochia to clear, the health conditions of each pregnant woman are different, and the time will also be different. Under normal circumstances, most pregnant women will have their lochia cleared in 3 to 6 weeks. Some pregnant women will have their lochia cleared in 2 weeks, and in very few cases, it will take until 2 months for the lochia to clear. However, if there is nothing abnormal with the lochia of the pregnant woman and there is nothing abnormal in her body, then basically there is no impact on the body. The amount of lochia discharged after delivery is generally between 250-500ML. If the amount is large and the time exceeds the above mentioned, then there may be hidden dangers of some disease, and you should go to the hospital immediately to check the body's condition.

After abortion, pregnant women should pay attention to the hygiene of their lower body, because there is postpartum lochia discharge. If it is not cleaned diligently, it is easy to be infected with bacteria and cause gynecological diseases. Being a woman is quite difficult. After giving birth to a child, you have to take care of the child and take care of your own body. Only when your own body is healthy can you be able to take care of your baby.