Lochies: What is it, duration after childbirth?
Odor, appearance, duration ... The liberal midwife Jade Vancoppenolle explains everything that there is to know about the lochies after childbirth.
Lochies: What is it?
What are called the lochia, "these are the bleeding that will follow up on birth" explains the liberal midwife in a health home Jade Vancoppenolle.These are residues from the placental wound expelled under the fact of the uterine involution, that is to say the retraction of the uterus which gradually resumes its place.
How are Lochies, what aspect?
"Lochies are made up of the blood of the placental wound, small debris from the placenta as well as cervical mucus, because the pass will close at the same time," says Jade Vanoppenolle.At first, it is often bloody, similar to large rules.Quite abundant too, which means that we are often forced at the beginning to put large hygienic protections."But, fairly quickly, the flow will decrease in quantity, or even light up around 10th days," observes the midwife.
Lochies: What smell?
"Lochies have no smell," says Jade Vancoppenolle."From the moment he starts to smell, it can be a little bit suspicious, a sign of a possible infection," she warns.We also warn the patients: "In case of smelly losses accompanied by a fairly sudden stomach aches or/and fever, there is a risk of endometrite which is an infection of the uterine mucosa, the endometrium".In this case, the midwife advises to make an appointment without delay to our gynecologist or to go to the emergency room where antibiotic treatment can be administered to us.
When do Lochies arrive?
Lochies occur during childbirth, whether it took place by low or by cesarean.
Why do we have lochia after childbirth?
"Lochies are physiological vaginal bleeding, and it is completely normal to have them after childbirth. They mark the return of the uterus in its initial place," explains Jade Vanoppenolle.
Post-cesarean lochies
When you gave birth by Cesarean, you also have lochia.However, at the beginning, at maternity, these bleeding can be less abundant in certain women.Explanations according to the midwife: "During a cesarean, the uterus of blood clots, the blood, is cleaned up to quantify it and ensure that there was no hemorrhage".
How long do the lochies last?
Lochies last about four to six weeks."Generally, this is the time that it takes the pass to close and the uterus to regain its initial position and size," said the midwife.Moreover, lochies can stop several days and reappear in this time if the uterus has once again had a phase of contractions."In mothers who are breastfeeding for example, we know that they synthesize oxytocin, hormone that will contract the uterus. It is thus quite common that they have more lochies when they give the breast",she observes.On the other hand, if the flow remains abundant too long or suddenly increases in an abundant way, do not hesitate to go to consult, especially if it is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and a feverish state.
End of Lochies: how to know?
Lochies disappear one to two months after childbirth after having gradually decreased."Patients are tend to confuse the lochies with the return of diapers," says Jade Vancoppenolle.However, the return of diapers later occurs, within 2 to 3 months following childbirth.A little later for breastfeeding women.
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