Causes of recurrent lochia during normal delivery

When giving birth, women can choose the delivery method that suits them according to their own situation. The most common one is natural delivery. Such natural delivery does not harm the baby or themselves, and the body recovers relatively quickly after delivery. So what is the reason for repeated lochia after natural delivery? There are many factors. The following is a detailed introduction so that you can have some understanding of this situation and women will know what to do when it occurs.

Reasons for repeated lochia during normal delivery:

1. Tissue residue

It may be due to uterine malformation, uterine fibroids, etc., or it may be due to the unskilled operation operator, resulting in incomplete removal of the pregnancy tissue, causing some tissue to remain in the uterine cavity. At this time, in addition to the unclean lochia, the amount of bleeding varies, with blood clots inside, and is accompanied by intermittent abdominal pain.

2. Uterine infection

Uterine infection may be caused by taking a tub bath after delivery, using unclean sanitary napkins, having sexual intercourse before a full month after delivery, or by the operator's failure to provide strict disinfection. At this time, the lochia has a foul odor, there is tenderness in the abdomen, and it is accompanied by fever. A blood test shows an increase in the total white blood cell count.

3. Uterine contractions

It may be due to failure to get a good rest after delivery, or due to poor health and illness, or due to prolonged delivery, which consumes Qi and blood, leading to weak uterine contractions and continuous lochia.

The harm of postpartum lochia

Recurrent lochia after delivery refers to the failure of lochia to clear up within 6 weeks after delivery or is accompanied by irregular uterine bleeding, also known as prolonged lochia. Both natural birth and cesarean section are possible, and are related to the mother's postpartum recovery and whether she breastfeeds. Women who have delivered by cesarean section are particularly prone to prolonged lochia. The hazards include:

1. Prolonged postpartum lochia can lead to local and systemic infection, and in severe cases, sepsis may occur;

2. Prolonged lochia can also cause wound infection, rupture or poor healing, and even require hysterectomy;

3. The most important thing to note when lochia is prolonged is that the most likely thing to happen is late postpartum hemorrhage or even massive hemorrhage and shock, which endangers the life of the mother. Therefore, natural childbirth is recommended.

After understanding the reasons for repeated lochia after normal childbirth, timely improvements need to be made when such a situation occurs. In addition, women should also pay attention to their diet after giving birth, reduce the choice of greasy food, and eat more light food. This will help nourish the body and is also effective in clearing lochia.