How long after delivery does it take for the blood to stop?

Within a short period of time after delivery, there will be more or less vaginal bleeding, and some inexplicable things will flow out of the vagina. These are all normal phenomena. This is the manifestation of lochia discharge in postpartum women. Because the vagina is prone to infection at this time, you must pay special attention to vaginal hygiene to avoid serious infection. So under normal circumstances, how long will it take for the bleeding to stop after delivery?

How long after delivery does it take for the blood to stop?

Postpartum lochia lasts for 4-6 weeks. It is divided into bloody lochia, which generally lasts 3-4 days and contains more blood. Serous lochia lasts about 10 days and is light red in color. White lochia lasts for 3 weeks and is clean and white in color. Depending on the situation, if there is still bloody lochia and the amount is large, it is recommended to check as soon as possible to rule out poor uterine involution, residual blood in the uterine cavity, etc.

Generally speaking, whether it is a vaginal delivery or a caesarean section, it is normal for vaginal bleeding to not exceed 15 days after giving birth. If bleeding still occurs after more than 15 days, a reexamination is needed to see the cause. If bleeding continues beyond 26 days, it is best to go to the hospital for a follow-up check to see if the uterus is not recovering well or if there is a problem with the wound? Or is there a problem with the healing of the uterus?

Whether it is a natural birth or a cesarean section, for a natural birth, under normal circumstances, the stool will be completely discharged 4-6 weeks after delivery. In the first few days after delivery, the amount of lochia is relatively large and the color is bright red, so it is called red lochia, also known as bloody lochia, which generally lasts for 3-7 days. After 3-5 days, the amount of blood contained decreases and the lochia turns light red, called serous lochia. 10-14 days after delivery, the lochia is white or light yellow, called white lochia. It is recommended to have an ultrasound examination at the hospital.

If it does not exceed the menstrual volume, it is recommended to have an ultrasound check after menstruation. If bleeding continues after one week, follow-up is recommended

Guidance:

Postpartum hormone levels are unstable, and if breast milk is also affected, the main thing is to check the B-ultrasound to see if there is any residue and the recovery of the uterus and cervix.

It has been 41 days since delivery. Vaginal bleeding has reappeared after the lochia has stopped. It may be menstruation.

Guidance:

It is recommended to observe vaginal bleeding to see if the amount and color of bleeding are normal menstruation. If it is bright red blood, an ultrasound scan is required to check if the uterus is contracting poorly.

For normal childbirth, under normal circumstances, the stool is completely discharged 4-6 weeks after delivery. In the first few days after delivery, the amount of lochia is relatively large and the color is bright red, so it is called red lochia, also known as bloody lochia, which generally lasts for 3-7 days. After 3-5 days, the amount of blood contained decreases and the lochia turns light red, called serous lochia. 10-14 days after delivery, the lochia is white or light yellow, called white lochia. Normal lochia has a bloody smell, but it is not foul. The process of lochia after normal delivery. Observe for 3 weeks and it will be clean. If it is not clean, check B-ultrasound again and you can consider using motherwort or Shenghua Tang to regulate it. Check color ultrasound again about 42 days after delivery to see the recovery of the uterus and pay more attention to rest.