Lochia is clean and has brown mucus

The lochia is clear and contains brown mucus because it is the blood discharged after delivery. This situation will be discharged within three weeks after delivery. Some people with weaker bodies may need a longer time to discharge it. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. As long as the mother avoids cold and wind and pays attention to vaginal hygiene, it will be very helpful in preventing the occurrence of postpartum diseases.

What's wrong with the lochia being clear and having brown mucus?

It is considered that the lochia has not been completely discharged. Lochia is the bloody water discharged after childbirth, which is usually discharged within three weeks. Some mothers may take up to six weeks to be discharged due to their weak bodies. If the bleeding continues for more than six weeks, it is called retained lochia, which is mostly caused by stagnation of cold air and blood stasis. It is often accompanied by low back pain, distension and cold pain in the lower abdomen. Poor lochia discharge will affect the recovery of the uterus and even the recovery of the whole body. You should actively go to the hospital for examination and diagnosis so as to receive symptomatic treatment.

What to do if lochia is clear and there is brown mucus

Medically speaking, lochia retention refers to the failure of lochia to clear 6 weeks after delivery or is accompanied by irregular uterine bleeding. If lochia does not stop after childbirth, it is often because the mother did not take good care of herself during the confinement period. What should I do if the lochia does not stop after delivery? It is recommended that mothers should take more rest during the confinement period, and keep in mind the following points:

1. Actively treat various pregnancy diseases before delivery, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, anemia, vaginitis, etc.

2. For patients with premature rupture of membranes and prolonged labor, antibiotics should be given to prevent infection.

3. After delivery, carefully check whether the placenta and fetal membranes are complete. If there are any residues, deal with them in time. Check the placenta and fetal membranes. Lay the placenta flat with the mother facing up, and pay attention to whether the lobes can be aligned and whether there are any defects. Then lift the fetal membrane to check whether it is intact, and pay attention to whether there are abnormal blood vessels passing through the fetal membrane. If there are broken blood vessels, it means that there may be a "accessory placenta" remaining in the uterus. If the placenta is incomplete or most of the fetal membrane remains, it must be removed by hand or with instruments into the uterine cavity under strict disinfection to prevent postpartum hemorrhage or infection. If a small part of the fetal membrane remains, uterotonics can be used after delivery to promote its natural discharge.

4. Adhere to breastfeeding, which is beneficial to uterine contraction and the discharge of lochia.

5. Observe the color, amount and smell of lochia every day after delivery. Normal lochia should be odorless but have a bloody smell. If an odor is found, it may be that there are fetal residues in the uterus and should be treated immediately.

6. Measure the degree of uterine contraction regularly. If you find that the contraction is poor, you should ask a doctor to prescribe uterotonics.

7. Keep the vagina clean. Because of the discharge of lochia, women should change sanitary napkins frequently to keep clean. It is best to temporarily refrain from sexual intercourse to avoid infection.

8. If lochia continues after delivery and if you suspect that there is placenta residue, you should go to the hospital immediately and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.