Problems with cesarean section and lochia

A woman will go through the process of pregnancy and childbirth once in her life. It sounds simple, but the process is hard. Many women encounter various problems during the confinement period after giving birth. Today, we will explain the lochia problem that every woman will encounter. What should I do if I have lochia after cesarean section? Why is this?

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.

The above is some knowledge about cesarean section and lochia that we have prepared for you today. You need to search and find more information on your own. Friends who have the conditions can also consult professional doctors one-on-one for detailed information. It is recommended that mothers pay more attention to their health and diet during the confinement period, protect their bodies, and keep warm.