What's the matter with fresh blood after the lochia is clean?

I believe that some mothers who have given birth naturally find that their lochia has been completely discharged, but they suddenly start bleeding again. What is going on when blood appears again after the lochia has been discharged? Let’s take a look at the reasons and coping methods below.

After the lochia is clean, there is blood again

Why is there blood again?

If there is fresh blood after the lochia is clean, it is usually considered to be menstruation. The first menstrual flow after a normal delivery may be heavier, and the second one may be normal. However, it may also be due to poor uterine recovery, unclean lochia, or infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to clarify the specific situation.

What should I do if there is blood after the lochia is clean?

1. If it is menstruation, don't worry too much. It is a normal situation and just treat it as normal menstruation.

2. If the redness remains persistent, seek medical attention immediately to avoid excessive blood loss or even shock.

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

Under normal circumstances, lochia after normal delivery usually takes 4-6 weeks to be discharged, with a total volume of about 500-1000ml, with a bloody smell but no odor. The specific duration varies from person to person.

What to do if the lochia is not discharged completely during normal delivery

1. Go to the hospital to check whether there is infection or placenta residue. If there is, it should be treated in time to avoid systemic infection.

2. Measure the degree of uterine contraction regularly. If necessary, ask your doctor for uterotonics to help recovery.

3. Under the guidance of a professional doctor, Chinese medicine treatment is used to help the discharge of lochia, with the focus on nourishing blood, activating blood circulation, promoting qi and removing blood stasis.

Precautions during lochia after normal delivery

1. Scientific diet:

The loss of a large amount of blood and body fluids during childbirth causes mothers to be physically weak. Supplementing nutrition and water is beneficial to the body's recovery. Drinking more brown sugar water can also help to discharge lochia.

2. Pay attention to keep warm, but not too warm:

After a normal birth, the mother is weak and vulnerable to wind and cold, so she should take good precautions to prevent colds and illnesses, which is not conducive to the recovery of the body and the discharge of lochia. However, it is not suitable to be too warm, which can also cause the mother to suffer from heatstroke and even endanger her life.

3. Keep the indoor air fresh, but avoid convection wind:

The circulation of fresh air indoors is beneficial to the early recovery of the body's qi and blood, but convection wind can easily cause the weak body of the mother after a normal delivery to catch a cold and become ill.

4. Keep clean and avoid infection:

Keep the perineum clean, use running water to wash it as much as possible, wash and change sanitary products frequently to avoid infection of the uterine cavity.

5. Prohibition of sexual intercourse:

Before the lochia is completely discharged, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited!