Have you experienced postnatal bleeding or discharge? Our expert answers all your questions about lochia
, except it may be heavier initially, and lasts longer. Alongside this, lochia might contain blood clots as well as remnants from the placenta and other materials that can be shed from the uterus after birth.
For the remaining days or weeks, lochia should look more like a watery mucus and will be white or yellow in colour.“From the time of conception to delivery of the baby, your uterus increases significantly in size . After delivery, the uterus, over a few weeks returns to its pre-pregnancy size and excess tissue, and fragments of placenta and membranes, are shed. naturally, once your baby has been born, it needs to shrink back down. To do this, it contracts and sheds the additional tissue gained.
"During this time, I’d recommend that you wear loose and comfortable clothing. You can also take over-the-counter pain relief if you experience cramping.
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