How long does it take for lochia to come out after a caesarean section?

Women have menstruation every month, which can be said to be an important reflection of the physical condition of each of our female friends! After a girl becomes pregnant, her menstruation will no longer come! However, after a girl gives birth to a baby, she will experience lochia similar to menstruation! Of course, many female friends who have never given birth to a baby certainly don’t know this! But this is something that every one of our female friends should understand! How long is normal for a girl to have lochia after giving birth?

Generally, postpartum lochia lasts for three weeks, which means it will be clear in about 18 to 25 days. For some women, it may last up to 40 days. If the time of lochia excretion exceeds this range and the color, texture, amount and smell of the lochia change significantly, it is considered abnormal lochia.

, the reasons for unclean lochia after delivery: if the mother's lochia is unclean for a long time, it often indicates that the mother's uterus is not recovering well, the mother's physical condition is poor, endocrine disorders, there are placenta residues in the mother's uterine cavity, there may be inflammation in the pelvic cavity and genitals, or cervical erosion, cervical polyps, and even cervical cancer and other diseases. It must be paid great attention to.

, The harm of unclean lochia after childbirth: If the mother's lochia is still leaking and unclean for more than 6 weeks, it is considered prolonged lochia. This is extremely harmful to the mother's body, and it often causes systemic or local organ infections. If not diagnosed and treated in time, it is very likely to cause sepsis. Long-term retention of lochia will often cause the incision of the cesarean section to be difficult to heal. If the incision cannot heal for a long time, it will cause incision infection, and in severe cases the uterus will need to be completely removed. The most serious thing is that if the lochia is not clear for a long time, it will cause late postpartum hemorrhage or even massive bleeding, endangering the mother's life.

, Prevention of postpartum lochia: If the mother suffers from anemia, gynecological inflammation, hypertension and other diseases before delivery, she should actively seek treatment before delivery to eliminate hidden dangers; after delivery, she should carefully check the placenta and fetal membranes to see whether the delivery is complete and whether there are any residual defects; if the delivery time is long, she should undergo antibacterial treatment; carefully observe the changes in lochia every day, especially pay attention to changes in odor; try to check breastfeeding, which is particularly beneficial to uterine contraction and the discharge of lochia; pay attention to keeping the vagina clean and hygienic, ensure that the vagina is fresh and clean, and prohibit sexual intercourse between couples to avoid infection.

Therefore, for the sake of your own health, you must pay more attention! If you feel that lochia discharge lasts too long and there is no sign of reduction, you should go to the hospital to consult a doctor! This is responsible for yourself and your baby!