The so-called "lochia" means that the vagina of postpartum women will discharge blood similar to menstruation, but the amount will be slightly more. The situation of lochia after delivery is different from that after caesarean section. In normal condition, lochia after delivery is completely discharged in 4-6 weeks.
In the first few days of postpartum, there are more lochia, so it is called red lochia, also called blood lochia, generally lasting for 3-7 days; after 3-5 days, the blood content decreases, and lochia turns to light red, which is called plasma lochia. 10-14 days after postpartum, lochia turns white or light yellow, which is called white lochia. Normal lochia has a bloody smell, but it doesn't stink. If there is a foul or fishy smell, it means that the uterus may be infected.
For those mothers whose lochia is still unclean six weeks after delivery, it may be related to their physical constitution, breastfeeding, postpartum diet, rest and nutrition supply.
Postpartum lochia cycle table time lochia color lochia quantity in 1 week is bright red quantity more in 1-2 weeks is pink or brown with dot medium quantity in 2-3 weeks is brown or yellow quantity in 4-5 weeks is white or transparent cleaner
Normally, after about half a month to 20 days, the dew will be clean. If more than 2 months postpartum lochia or dripping unclean words, is lochia endless, to be conditioned.