How to quickly discharge postpartum lochia

After a woman gives birth, she will go through a period of lochia discharge during the confinement period. During this period, only by discharging the lochia as soon as possible can the uterus recover as soon as possible, and the body recovers as soon as possible after giving birth. So how can women who choose natural childbirth expel postpartum lochia faster?

1. Adhere to exclusive breastfeeding. Women must insist on exclusive breastfeeding during the postpartum recovery period. Because the baby sucks the breast, the physiological needs caused by it can promote the contraction of the new mother's uterus, which can promote the discharge of lochia after delivery. Therefore, letting the baby suck the breast more will also make the body discharge lochia faster.

2. Appropriate activities. For new mothers who choose to give birth naturally, if they can get out of bed and move around, they don’t have to stay in bed for a long time. They should get out of bed and walk around regularly. If the body functions have recovered well, you can also do some prenatal exercises, postpartum yoga, etc. Exercise can promote the body to function better and is also beneficial for the body to discharge postpartum lochia as soon as possible.

3. Necessary inspections need to be carried out regularly. Pregnant women also need regular maintenance after giving birth, including checking the uterine contractions, whether the lochia is discharged completely, and whether there are other residual tissues from the delivery left in the uterine cavity. If any abnormalities are found during the examination, treatment can be initiated as soon as possible. This is also a reasonable, safe and healthy way to ensure that the body's postpartum lochia can be discharged as soon as possible.

How to prevent postpartum lochia

1. Pregnant women should actively treat various pregnancy-related diseases before giving birth, such as pregnancy-related hypertension, anemia, vaginitis, etc.

2. For patients with placental abruption and elderly patients during delivery, antibiotics should be given to prevent infection.

3. After the pregnant woman gives birth, the doctor should carefully check whether the embryo and fetal membrane are completely gone, and properly handle any residues.

4. Persistent breastfeeding is beneficial to uterine contraction and the discharge of postpartum lochia.

5. Observe the color, amount and smell of postpartum lochia every day after delivery. Normal postpartum lochia should have no peculiar smell but contain a fishy smell. If a peculiar smell is found, it may be an abnormal phenomenon and you should seek medical attention in time.

6. Measure the degree of uterine contraction regularly and accurately. If you find that the uterine contraction is poor, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment and follow the doctor's advice for corresponding treatment.

7. Maintain vaginal cleanliness. Because of the postpartum lochia discharge, women must change sanitary napkins frequently to keep fresh. It is best to temporarily refrain from having sex to reduce the risk of infection.