First menstrual period after childbirth with heavy blood clots

As the mother's body gradually recovers after giving birth, her menstruation will slowly resume. When the first menstruation comes after giving birth, many mothers find that there are a lot of blood clots, so many people will worry about whether there will be any abnormal conditions in their bodies. There are many reasons for heavy blood clots in the first menstrual period after childbirth, such as mental factors, organic diseases, excessive estrogen secretion, etc.

5 major confusions about the first period after childbirth

The first period is heavy

Most new mothers' first menstrual period after childbirth will be slightly heavier than usual and the bleeding time will be slightly longer. The reasons may be:

1. Continuous anovulation after childbirth causes excessive secretion of ovarian estrogen, which stimulates the endometrium to proliferate, so the amount of bleeding will increase during shedding. If your menstrual period gradually returns to normal, there is generally no need for treatment.

2. Mental factors: excessive fatigue and stress of new mothers can cause heavy menstrual flow.

3. Caused by organic gynecological diseases, such as uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, etc.

If the amount of bleeding during the first menstrual period after delivery continues to increase and the bleeding time is too long (more than 7 days or the normal time before delivery), you should go to the hospital for further examination and treatment.

First menstrual period with light flow

Some new mothers have very little menstrual flow in their first period after giving birth, or even just a little bit. There are many reasons for the small amount of postpartum menstruation, mainly:

1. The new mother is weak or has traumatic bleeding, such as postpartum hemorrhage.

2. Uterine hypoplasia, reduced response of the endometrium to ovarian hormone stimulation, or partial adhesion of the endometrium.

3. The influence of maternal psychological factors. If exposed to strong stimulation and shock, new mothers may also experience amenorrhea.

4. Breastfeeding, sudden changes in climate, getting caught in the rain and cold, fatigue, etc. can also cause a small amount of menstrual flow.

In addition, if the mother suffers from some diseases, such as anemia, liver disease, diabetes, etc., as well as lack of vitamins, endocrine disorders, etc., it may also lead to a small amount of menstrual flow after delivery.

Delayed recovery

The most common reasons for delayed menstruation after childbirth are long-term breastfeeding, slow recovery of ovarian and endocrine function, and Sheehan's syndrome caused by postpartum hemorrhage.

Sheehan's syndrome: refers to prolonged shock caused by massive postpartum hemorrhage, functional atrophy of the anterior pituitary gland due to ischemia, and symptoms such as amenorrhea.

Breastfeeding will increase the hormone level in the mother's body, thereby inhibiting ovulation. Sheehan's syndrome can cause a decrease in hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland in postpartum women, resulting in no menstrual periods. Symptoms such as weight loss, indigestion, chills, fatigue, and atrophy of sexual organs may also occur. If these symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

In addition, mothers who have not had their menstruation resume for a long time after giving birth should be alert to the possibility of getting pregnant again.

Irregular menstruation

Regardless of whether or not a mother is breastfeeding, her menstrual cycle is usually irregular during the first few periods after delivery, but it will generally return to normal after a few times. However, if the postpartum menstrual cycle is disrupted for a long time, you must consult a gynecologist, because it may also be caused by neuroendocrine dysfunction, organic diseases or drugs.

In general, in order to avoid abnormal menstruation after childbirth, new mothers should pay attention to the maintenance and recovery of their bodies after childbirth, and take care of themselves according to their actual situation:

1. Pay attention to maintaining a happy mood and avoid depression, frustration, and tension.

2. Pay attention to rest and avoid overwork.

3. Participate in activities and exercise appropriately.

Although the first few menstrual periods after delivery may be different from the past, new mothers should also pay close attention. If menstruation does not come for a long time, the cycle is irregular, the amount of menstrual blood is too much or too little, the menstrual blood is thick, or the blood clots are large and hard, you should go to the hospital in time to find out the specific cause and then receive appropriate treatment.

What should we pay attention to in diet and daily life

When the first menstrual period after childbirth comes, the amount of milk a breastfeeding mother produces generally decreases, and the quality of the protein and fat in the milk also changes slightly. At this time, some babies will experience mild indigestion symptoms, but this is only a temporary phenomenon and will return to normal after the menstrual period ends. Therefore, even during menstruation, mothers can breastfeed their babies normally.