New moms are learning about potential postpartum symptoms.
Postpartum bleeding can be harmless or harmful.
If you’ve recently given birth, you need to be able to know the difference between normal postpartum bleeding, and postpartum bleeding that requires more serious attention.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve had a C-section or gave birth vaginally, this postpartum bleeding (also called Lochia) is a way for your body to rid itself of extra blood and tissue from the placenta that’s no longer needed.
So while this is a GOOD thing that your body is getting rid of that excess “stuff” you still need to know what “bad” stuff to watch out for.
Symptoms of Lochia
Lochia usually begins as a bright red discharge from the vagina. This blood typically continues to be bright red in color for between four and ten days. After ten days, yourlochia will become a pink color, eventually changing to a yellowish-white color. This blood flow may be constant and even, or it may be expelled in intermittent gushes.Lochia may also be accompanied by numerous small blood clots, about the size of a grape.
Remember, this bleeding is going to be heavier than your regular period used to be before you became pregnant.
In the full article you’ll also learn:
- The difference between postpartum bleeding and postpartum hemorrhaging.
- Tips for how to make postpartum bleeding more comfortable and easy-to-deal with…
- 4 warning signs that you should contact your doctor immediately or go to the ER…
It’s normal to bleed after you’ve had a baby, but you need to educate yourself about when your postpartum bleeding has become a problem.
Your Turn: How have you been affected by postpartum bleeding?
Postpartum Bleeding [Epigee]
