I am still bleeding almost a month after giving birth. What is going on?

New mothers have experienced childbirth one month after giving birth, and their energy and blood are greatly consumed. Therefore, they should replenish nutrition and maintain their health after giving birth. However, some new mothers still have bleeding one month after giving birth. What should they do? How to distinguish postpartum lochia? What else should you pay attention to one month after giving birth? Then let me introduce it to the new mothers.

What are the types of postpartum lochia

1. Stubborn postpartum lochia. It is the secretion discharged within 1 to 4 days after giving birth. It is large in amount and bright red in color. It contains blood, decidual tissue and mucus. It is similar to the menstrual period, or slightly exceeds the menstrual volume, and sometimes even contains blood clots.

2. Serous lochia. It is discharged 4 to 6 days after giving birth. It is light red in color and contains a small amount of blood, mucus, and more female secretions, as well as pathogens.

3. White lochia. It is the white or light yellow postpartum lochia discharged one week after giving birth. It contains a lot of white blood cells, decidual cells and bacteria. It looks like secretions, but more than normal secretions. Although every pregnant woman has postpartum lochia, the amount discharged from each person is different, and the average total output is about 500-1000ml.

What should I do if I still have blood one month after giving birth?

The duration of lochia discharge varies from pregnant woman to pregnant woman. Postpartum lochia is the blood discharged after childbirth, which usually clears up within three weeks. Some pregnant women may take up to six weeks to clear up due to their weaker bodies. If the discharge continues for more than six weeks, it is called lochia retention, which is mostly caused by stagnation of cold air and blood stasis. It is often accompanied by low back pain, heaviness and cold pain in the lower abdomen. If postpartum lochia is not discharged smoothly, it will affect the repair of the uterus and even the whole body. You should actively go to the hospital for a physical examination and diagnosis to facilitate medication and treatment recommendations.

What should you pay attention to one month after giving birth?

1. Pay attention to the problem of infection. The skin is the first line of defense to protect the human body, so the redness, swelling, heat and pain of the wound must not be ignored. If a new mother finds that the wound is painful, has purulent discharge or a lot of bleeding, she should seek medical attention as soon as possible. In order to promote wound healing, new mothers should pay attention to keeping the wound clean and dry, clean the wound with warm water every day and wipe it with a sterilized cotton ball; you can take a warm water sitz bath to relieve wound pain.

2. Pay attention to nutrient intake. You can eat more foods containing collagen, which is very beneficial for lightening scars and promoting wound repair. You should pay attention to your health. You can get out of bed and move around after giving birth, but you should not overexert yourself and do not lift heavy objects. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited during this month to avoid hindering physical recovery.

The above is the relevant knowledge introduced to new mothers about what to do if there is still bleeding one month after giving birth. I hope it will be of some help to new mothers. Maintaining a happy mood and getting enough rest are very important for new mothers to recover physically. It is also very important to keep the body and the surrounding environment clean and hygienic. If there is still blood or a large amount of blood two months after giving birth, you must pay attention to it and seek medical treatment in time to avoid serious symptoms.