Lochia discharge during normal delivery

The process from pregnancy to childbirth is a long and painful one. Many expectant mothers have many things to pay attention to during pregnancy so that they can have a better delivery. Natural childbirth is not only beneficial to the fetus, but also to the health of pregnant women. Natural childbirth can help mothers to expel lochia from their bodies and help their bodies recover. So how long does it usually take to expel lochia from a natural childbirth?

How long does it usually take for the lochia to be discharged after a normal birth?

The production of lochia is a normal physiological reaction of a woman after giving birth. It is the blood, necrotic decidua and other bloody secretions that flow out of the vagina after the woman gives birth. Over time, the color of normal lochia will gradually change from dark to light, and the amount of secretion will gradually decrease. Lochia usually smells bloody and has no foul odor. The amount, taste, color, quality of lochia, and how long it lasts are often important indicators of the recovery of the mother's uterus. How long it takes for postpartum lochia to clean up is a question that mothers are concerned about. Postpartum lochia can usually be discharged within 3 weeks (21 days) after delivery. Postpartum lochia is the secretion discharged from the genitals by the healed uterus. However, the time it takes for the lochia to stop can vary from person to person. For some women, it can be as short as 2 weeks (14 days), while for others it can take an average of 6 weeks (42 days).

Postpartum lochia will also change color from red to white over time. The specific process is as follows:

1. Bloody lochia. 3-4 days after delivery, the stool is bright red and contains a large amount of blood, sometimes with small blood clots.

2. Light red in color and contains a lot of serous fluid. It lasts for about 10 days, with a small amount of blood but more necrotic decidual tissue.

3. White lochia. It lasts for 3 weeks and is clean, sticky and white in color. Contains a large number of white blood cells, necrotic tissue decidua, epidermal cells and bacteria.

Many mothers who give birth naturally will be very happy after experiencing the healthy birth of their baby. However, mothers must also take good care of themselves after giving birth and make corresponding adjustments according to their physical conditions. Mothers also need to be in a happy mood after giving birth and not to suppress themselves too much.