What should I know about postpartum bleeding?

After delivery, after delivery, the normal and normal part of the end of pregnancy is a common and normal part of the end of pregnancy. It is something like having a very long menstrual period, because this bleed called lochia can take up to six weeks. In the first few days after the end of pregnancy, you will experience a relatively severe bleed that has a bright red color. This is typical and you should not worry if you do not go through large blood clots (the size of the golf ball) or saturate more than one pad per hour.

Normal bleeding after delivery may increase if you are particularly active in the first few days after delivery. Getting rest is important to slow down the bleeding, and if you notice that you are bleeding a lot, but you still don't go through large blood clots or feed more than one pad per hour, you may want to spend a day in bed or rest on the couch. After about four days, the color of postpartum bleeding is lighter or may look somewhat brown. The appearance of bright red blood, especially from that mIt can indicate a very serious condition if this happens after the fourth day.

In about 2-10% of pregnancy, postpartum bleeding becomes too heavy and indicates bleeding. Follow your doctor's instructions, but in general you should worry about whether the bleeding will soak more than one pad per hour, or if the light colored blood suddenly becomes bright red again. Another feature of bleeding is blood clots that are as large or larger than a golf ball. If you notice these symptoms, you need immediate care. Bleeding threatens your life and requires emergency care to help bleeding.

There are several people who seem to be more at risk of abnormal postpartum bleeding. These include people who caused work, they had multiple births, had a previe during pregnancy or who had a very large child. Although these conditions may not exist for hemorrhagi that occurThey can, can occur more often and you should carefully monitor Lochia for signs of potential bleeding.

Another thing you need to watch while observing Lochie is the potential for infection. If Lochia smells bad or if you have chills or fever, you may have developed an infection. It is important to call your doctor immediately if you suspect infection.

Normal bleeding and release of postpartum postin usually stops within the sixth week and some women notice Lochie only about two weeks after the end of pregnancy. If you continue to release after the sixth week, talk to your doctor. Also, be aware that you should not use tampons during the first six weeks after pregnancy. Instead, use pads and in the first few weeks plan to use overnight or excess pad to protect against leaks.