How long does it take for lochia from a caesarean section to be discharged?

In the past, most women gave birth through natural birth, but with the development of society, more and more people choose caesarean section. Caesarean section and traditional natural birth are two completely different modes of delivery, and the harm to women is also different. For example, caesarean section will leave wounds, so the probability of infection is higher. In addition, everyone knows that women will have lochia after giving birth, which may take a long time to drain. However, the lochia after natural birth and caesarean section is completely different, and this is closely related to the specific physical condition of the mother. So if you choose a caesarean section, how long does it usually take for the postpartum lochia to drain?

First, how long does it take for lochia to be clean after cesarean section?

Lochia is a sign of how well the uterus recovers, so how long does it take for the lochia to clear after a caesarean section?

1. Under normal circumstances, lochia has a bloody smell, but it is not smelly, the amount does not exceed the menstrual volume, and the color is transparent and shiny, not dark or dirty. It will be clean after about half a month to 20 days.

2. Due to individual differences, the duration of lochia discharge after childbirth is not necessarily the same for each female friend. Under normal circumstances, the lochia will stop about 3 weeks after a woman gives birth.

3. If lochia is still leaking more than 2 months after delivery, it should be considered as lochia retention. Common causes of lochia include infection in the uterine cavity, remnants of pregnancy materials such as placenta, decidua and other tissues in the uterine cavity, and incomplete recovery of the uterus.

4. If the lochia is still not clear one month after the caesarean section, and is accompanied by a foul or rancid odor, or is accompanied by abdominal pain, fever and other symptoms, then the uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, and ovaries may be infected; if the amount of lochia increases day by day, and the color becomes redder and darker day by day, or some bruises appear, or is accompanied by uterine bleeding, vaginal trauma, or symptoms of infection, etc., resulting in the lochia always being unclear, everyone must pay enough attention and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Second, what is the color of lochia after cesarean section?

Generally speaking, postpartum lochia discharge is a process that every pregnant woman will experience, and it is also a normal physiological phenomenon. However, some lochia recurs for a long time and the color is abnormal. So what color is the lochia after a cesarean section? Let’s find out together!

One is bloody lochia. Lochia blood is named because it contains a large amount of blood. It is bright red in color, large in amount, and sometimes contains small blood clots. Microscopically, a large number of red blood cells, necrotic decidua and a small amount of fetal membranes were seen. Bloody lochia lasts for 3 to 4 days. The bleeding gradually decreases, the serous fluid increases, and turns into serous lochia.

The second is serous lochia. Serous lochia is named because it contains a large amount of serous fluid and is light red in color. Microscopically, there are a lot of necrotic decidual tissues, intrauterine exudate, cervical mucus, a small amount of red blood cells and white blood cells, and bacteria. Serous lochia lasts for about 10 days, the serous fluid gradually decreases, the white blood cells increase, and it turns into white lochia.

The third is white lochia. White lochia is named because it contains a large number of white blood cells, is white in color, and has a viscous texture. Under the microscope, a large number of white blood cells, necrotic decidual tissue, epidermal cells and bacteria were seen. The white lochia lasts for about 3 weeks.

New mothers may not know much about lochia. In fact, lochia after delivery is to eliminate blood stasis in the body so that the body can recover health as soon as possible. Everyone will discharge lochia after delivery, but the amount discharged by each person is different, and the duration of discharge is also different. Normal mothers generally need 2 to 4 weeks, and a few mothers can last 1 to 2 months. Although postpartum lochia is a normal phenomenon, if it lasts too long or has an abnormal color, you should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for a check-up and regulate your body.

Third, what to do if lochia is not clean after caesarean section

What should I do if there is residual lochia after caesarean section? This is a concern for many mothers who have just given birth. Why does postpartum lochia occur? The presence of postpartum lochia indicates that the mother's uterus is not recovering well. There are many reasons for the continued lochia, including pathological reasons and improper postpartum conditioning. Excessive fatigue of the mother, lack of adequate rest, improper diet, and eating greasy food too early can all lead to the failure to discharge lochia in time.

Postpartum lochia caused by cesarean section can easily cause wound infection, rupture or poor healing, and even require hysterectomy. Therefore, if postpartum lochia occurs after cesarean section, you must seek medical treatment in time.

New mothers should also pay attention to their diet during the confinement period and strengthen their nutrition. Patients with postpartum lochia should pay attention to vaginal hygiene. The diet should always be light, and avoid raw, cold, spicy, greasy, and indigestible foods. We should also pay more attention to our living habits. Patients with postpartum lochia should pay attention to vaginal hygiene and change clothes frequently.