Is it normal to have blood clots in lochia after delivery?

It is normal for pregnant women to have lochia in the next three weeks after giving birth. Lochia is actually the discharge of some debris from the uterus, such as blood clots, necrotic tissue, etc. During the period of lochia, you should pay attention to proper hygiene, because the body is relatively weak at this time, and if not properly cared for, it is easy to be infected by viruses.

The lochia that is discharged from a woman's vagina after childbirth is the normal secretion from the vagina after the uterus has healed. The duration varies from person to person, with an average of about 3 weeks (21 days), a shorter duration of 2 weeks (14 days), and a longer duration of up to 6 weeks (42 days).

Postpartum lochia will also change color from red to white over time. The specific process is as follows:

1. Bloody lochia: bright red in color, contains a lot of blood, large amount, and sometimes small blood clots. There is a small amount of fetal membrane and necrotic decidual tissue. Bloody lochia lasts for 3 to 4 days, the amount of uterine bleeding gradually decreases, the serous fluid increases, and it turns into serous lochia.

2. Light red in color and contains a lot of serous fluid. There is a small amount of blood, but there is a large amount of necrotic decidual tissue, cervical mucus, uterine exudate, and bacteria. Serous lochia lasts for about 10 days, the serous fluid gradually decreases, the white blood cells increase, and the lochia turns into white lochia.

3. White lochia: sticky and white in color. Contains a large number of white blood cells, necrotic tissue decidua, epidermal cells and bacteria. The white lochia lasted for 3 weeks.

Normal lochia has a bloody smell but no odor, lasts for 4 to 6 weeks, and the total amount is about 250ml-500ml, with large individual differences. By observing the lochia, paying attention to changes in its quality and quantity, color and odor, as well as the state of uterine recovery, you can understand whether the uterine recovery is normal.

What to do if lochia recurs after childbirth

1. 30 grams of Herba Lycopodii, 10 eggs, and 30 grams of brown sugar. Boil the herb in water, remove the residue, and then use the filtrate, brown sugar and eggs to cook until the eggs are cooked. Eat 2-3 eggs a day and you can make more after you are done. This product is suitable for postpartum lochia caused by qi deficiency.

2. 10 grams of ginseng, 1 clean black-bone chicken, and a little salt. Soak the ginseng until soft, slice it, put it into the chicken's belly, put it into a casserole, add salt, and stew it until the chicken is cooked. Eat the meat and drink the soup, 2-3 times a day.