What is the situation when lochia suddenly increases after childbirth?

The phenomenon of lochia also follows corresponding rules. The amount of blood discharged generally decreases from more to less, and it can stop in about a month. If a friend experiences a sudden increase in lochia after childbirth, she should seek medical attention promptly, because the sudden increase may be due to poor uterine restoration at the site of placental attachment, which requires timely treatment and management.

Under normal circumstances, postpartum lochia will follow three stages and basically stop in about a month. The amount of bleeding generally decreases from more to less, accompanied by a bloody smell, but not smelly. So, how can new mothers tell whether their lochia is abnormal? 1. Be alert to increased bleeding in two situations.

If the amount of bleeding increases just after delivery, it may be caused by poor uterine contraction, birth canal laceration, placental retention and abnormal coagulation function. This situation is "postpartum hemorrhage" rather than lochia. This often happens in hospitals, and the situation can be averted with timely treatment from medical staff on site.

Another situation is that the amount of bleeding suddenly increases 2-3 weeks after delivery, or even heavy bleeding occurs. This may be due to poor uterine involution at the placental attachment site, residual placental membranes or decidua, or infection of the uterine incision. 2. Be aware of the fluctuations in the amount of lochia.

Abnormal lochia is generally dark purple in color, such as uterine prolapse or flesh color, with a foul odor. It may be accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, uterine tenderness, and may last too long and recur repeatedly. The causes of this situation are generally due to cervical erosion, cervical polyps, or even cervical cancer. If the lochia duration is simply prolonged, exceeding the normal time, and the amount is small, without an increase in amount or change in color, and without odor, it is also considered abnormal. The causes of this situation may be poor uterine involution, poor maternal constitution, qi deficiency, and endocrine disorders.

The above is the knowledge we have prepared for you today about the sudden increase in lochia after childbirth. You need to search and find more information on your own. Friends who have the conditions can also consult professional doctors one-on-one for detailed information. It is recommended that mothers pay more attention to their health and diet during the confinement period, protect their bodies, and keep warm.