Vaginal Bleeding After DeliveryCurrent as of: November 21, 2017 |
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Vaginal Bleeding After DeliveryTopic OverviewThe following guidelines will help you determine the severity of your vaginal bleeding.
Your body will change during the days and weeks after delivery (postpartum period) as it returns to its nonpregnant condition. While most women move through the postpartum period without serious health problems, some women may have vaginal bleeding that lasts longer than normal or is heavier than normal. Like pregnancy changes, postpartum changes are different for every woman. By knowing what normally occurs during the postpartum period, you will be able to identify a problem sooner. Immediately after delivery, you will have a bloody discharge (lochia) from your vagina. This will turn pinkish within a week and become white or yellowish after about 10 days. Lochia may last for 2 to 4 weeks and can come and go for about 2 months. Do not worry if you pass a few blood clots, as long as they are smaller than a golf ball in diameter. Use pads, not tampons, during this time. Change the pad at least every 4 hours to prevent irritation and infection. Do not have sex until the lochia is almost gone. If sex causes pain, wait a few days because your body is still healing. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofNovember 21, 2017
Current as of: November 21, 2017 |
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