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Bleeding after childbirth
What is normal?
There are many responsibilities that a woman has to perform after giving birth. You may have difficulty coping with a newborn and lack of sleep. The body also adapts and recovers after 9 months of regular size increases. One of the factors a woman faces is postpartum hemorrhage, which can pose a serious risk to her.
This is actually a natural condition, called lochia (postpartum separation). It can occur regardless of the pain, whether the baby is born naturally or by caesarean section. This is a way to get rid of excess mucus, placental tissue and postpartum blood. Postpartum discharge is similar to menstruation, but is more pronounced at first.
Loci usually begin in the first hours after birth and last for 2 or 3 weeks. However, in some women this duration lasts up to 6 weeks.
If this worries you or you have any of the following symptoms, you may want to see your doctor:
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Pathological excessive bleeding and the need to use more than one tampon per hour
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In the absence of improvement for 4 or more days after delivery, the bleeding is bright red when you lie down or rest.
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Outflow of large blood clots
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You feel dizzy and weak
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The heartbeat is rapid or irregular
If you have any of these symptoms, you may have postpartum hemorrhage. This is usually due to the fact that the uterus does not contract after birth. Remember, a cheap phone call can help you solve any problem quickly. It will help you determine if you need to go to the doctor or if you just need to calm down a bit. If you have any concerns about bleeding, don't be shy to seek advice.
If you are diagnosed with bleeding, treatment is usually done in a hospital, with antibiotics prescribed, or with the removal of any remaining tissue. However, this is rare, but it is important to keep these in mind.