{"id":10017,"date":"2023-10-07T17:02:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T14:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/?p=10017"},"modified":"2024-07-19T15:22:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T12:22:09","slug":"birth-and-the-lochia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/nasterea-si-lohiile\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth and the dormice"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are dormice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal secretions<\/strong> that appear after<\/strong> each birth<\/strong>, whether natural or by caesarean section, are called lohii<\/strong>. They are composed of blood, mucus and uterine tissue. Smell<\/strong> is similar<\/strong> with that of menstrual bleeding<\/strong>but these leaks called lochia hard pot<\/strong> until a few weeks<\/strong>. The lochs are initially abundant and gradually decreasing in volume<\/strong> to a lighter flow, and slowly disappear. The whole process may take a few weeks, but it can be different<\/strong> as duration and intensity from person to person and even<\/strong> different for the same new mother, from birth to birth<\/strong>. Secretions called lochia are a natural part of the healing process. postpartum<\/a> and usually does not cause complications<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Nursing<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stages of the loaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every person is different, but, in general<\/strong>, the loaches follow a similar progression in colour and volume. The evolution of the lochia has three stages<\/strong>. The duration of each stage and the way these lochia look can vary from person to person and from case to case. However, as a rule<\/strong>these three stages totals a period of 6 weeks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lochia rubra<\/strong> is first stage<\/strong> of the looters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lohiile au dark or bright red<\/strong>, for at least three or four days<\/strong>. Flow<\/strong> is abundant<\/strong> and small blood clots may be seen. During this period, it is normal to use a postnatal absorbent<\/a><\/strong> or maxi every 2-3 hours<\/strong>. There may be mild or moderate cramping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lochia serosa<\/strong> is the term for second stage<\/strong> of the looters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After about a week, the loaches become more watery and lose some of their colour intensity, reaching a pink-brown colour<\/strong>. Flow<\/strong> is easier<\/strong> if it is you may not use so many absorbents<\/strong>. Consistency<\/strong> these lochs is shallower<\/strong> than that of the first-stage lobbies. May last from 4 to 12 days<\/strong>. Usually there are very few or no clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lochia alba<\/strong> is last stage<\/strong> of the looters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, the postpartum secretions, called lochia, acquire a yellowish-white colour<\/strong> yes o consistency<\/strong> creamy<\/strong>. They may or may not contain a little blood. Lasts from about 12-14 days to 6 weeks<\/strong>, in continuous or intermittent flow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lochia versus menstrual blood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lochia will smell like menstrual blood. Careful, they shouldn't smell bad! This could mean that bacteria has entered the vagina and caused an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some similarities<\/strong> between menstrual blood and lochia. Both have a smells<\/strong> distinct and start as a strong leak of colour<\/strong> red<\/strong> closed<\/strong>. Lochia and menstrual blood are similar in that bleeding decreases in intensity<\/strong> before it disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Largest difference<\/strong> between the two types of leakage is that the loaches last much longer<\/strong>. A typical period lasts about a week. Lochia lasts about 6 weeks in most women (in some cases, up to 8 weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lochia after caesarean section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the birth was by caesarean section, there will still be bleeding for a few weeks, but it may be less than if the birth was vaginal. Even with post caesarean section deliveries the expectation should be for dark red bleeding that will gradually change from brown to white-yellow over several weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postpartum healing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healing after childbirth takes a few weeks. It is necessary for the new mother to rest<\/strong> during this period as much as possible. The body needs to be given time to heal. As interesting as it may seem a resumption of normal activities<\/strong>, this can prolong the healing period. Also, may cause bleeding to become more profuse or to recur (if it has stopped for a while)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips for the first six weeks after birth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Use only sanitary pads<\/strong> in the first six weeks postpartum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Do not use tampons<\/strong> and do not insert anything into the vagina until you have consulted your doctor. This can introduce bacteria into the uterus and cause infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It is best to avoid sexual intercourse for at least six weeks after birth<\/strong>. After the lochia have passed and the doctor has said it is okay to resume your sex life, use contraception because you can get pregnant even if your period has not returned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Warning signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Lochia do not usually cause complications<\/strong>. The amount of blood should reduce by itself until it stops. However, there are warning signs<\/strong> that you need to pay attention to and contact your doctor if you have the following symptoms<\/strong> in the weeks after birth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Secrets<\/strong> vaginal green<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bad smell of dormice<\/strong> (worse than the usual period).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bleeding or excessive leakage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Large clots<\/strong>, the size of a golf ball or excessive clotting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fever, chills<\/strong> or flu-like symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Swelling or pain<\/strong> around the vaginal area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dizziness or feeling faint<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cramp<\/strong> excessive or pelvic pain<\/strong> severe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Article by: obstetrics and gynecology resident Teona Cosovanu<\/em><\/strong>.<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Ce sunt lohiile Secretiile vaginale care apar dupa fiecare nastere, fie ea naturala sau prin operatie cezariana, se numesc lohii. Sunt compuse din sange, mucus si tesut uterin. Mirosul este similar cu cel al scurgerilor menstruale, insa aceste scurgeri numite lohii pot dura pana la cateva saptamani. Lohiile sunt initial abundente si scad treptat in volum pana la un flux mai usor, iar incet-incet dispar.[\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":10018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[222,221],"class_list":["post-10017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-lohiile","tag-nasterea","post_count_is_0","boutique_post_style_1","boutique_image_style_2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ursuletulteddy.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}