Why does lochia have an odor after a cesarean section?

It is usually a normal reaction common in postpartum women. Generally speaking, normal lochia will have a certain bloody smell, but sometimes there will be some strange smell. In fact, this may be due to some pathological reasons. Let us introduce it below.

After a caesarean section, the normal total lochia content is about 500-1000 ml, with a bloody smell but no fishy odor.

If the lochia is still bloody, large in amount, with a foul odor, and sometimes contains rotten meat-like substances or fetal membrane-like substances 2 weeks after a caesarean section, and the uterus is poorly restored, then you should consider that there may be residual placenta or fetal membranes in the uterus, and heavy bleeding may occur at any time, so you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately.

When a puerperal infection occurs after childbirth, it can cause endometritis or myometritis. At this time, the mother will have symptoms such as fever, lower abdominal pain, increased lochia and bad odor. The lochia at this time not only has a foul odor, but also is not normal bloody or serous in color, but a turbid, dirty earthy brown color.

What should I do if the lochia has a foul odor after a caesarean section? Pay special attention to lochia with a foul odor and do not take it lightly. The cause should be found in time and symptomatic treatment should be given to avoid serious puerperal infection and adverse consequences.