Some women have foul - smelling lochia without other evidence of infection. Some infections, most notably caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, are frequently associated with scanty, odorless lochia. Also, is it normal to have an odor after giving birth? Weird smells are normal.
Immediately after , and even six to eight weeks after delivery , there will be lochia, and lots of it. This is the stuff mostly blood that your uterus sheds, and it may have a mild odor to it. That said, if there's a strong, foul odor , Dr. Lochia is the vaginal discharge you have after a vaginal delivery.
It has a stale, musty odor like menstrual discharge. Lochia for the first 3 days after delivery is dark red in color. A few small blood clots, no larger than a plum, are normal. Symptoms of postpartum infection vary depending on where the infection is, but there's almost always fever, pain, or tenderness in the infected area, or foul- smelling discharge from the vagina in the case of a uterine infection , or from a wound.
For the past week or so I've had really foul smelling discharge. Some women will notice an odor from their vaginal discharge in the weeks immediately after giving birth. In most cases this is normal , and just due to bacteria from the vagina mixing with the blood coming from the uterus. How do you know when Lochia is finished? You'll see the difference in the color as this starts to happen, from red to pink, then brown, and finally to a yellowish white.
Lochia should stop flowing around four to six weeks after delivery, though it can end sooner or later depending on the woman and the pregnancy. How do you know if you have an infection after birth? Symptoms of uterine infections commonly include pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, fever usually within 1 to 3 days after delivery , paleness, chills, a general feeling of illness or discomfort, and often headache and loss of appetite.
Women typically have severe pain and a high fever. How long do you have to stay in the house after giving birth? After a normal vaginal birth, you will probably stay in the birth room with your baby for about 2 hours. Do I need to shave before giving birth? Once upon a time, hospitals shaved pregnant women before delivery.
Now, shaving isn't recommended at all. Recent research shows that it can increase the risk of infection for women who end up needing C-sections—and the last thing anyone needs after having a baby is a preventable infection.
How do you know when your perineal stitches have dissolved? The stitches are typically black but may come in other colors.
They will usually begin to dissolve within a few days, which you will notice when you wipe yourself. When you do, there will be little black specks left behind. This is perfectly normal. How long should I bleed after C section? Bleeding after a C-section is to be expected and will reduce with time.
You will notice heavier bleeding immediately after your C-section, and it will decrease over time. Bleeding should stop completely after four to six weeks. Increased bleeding can be a sign of postpartum complications or excessive physical activity. Is it normal for your VAG to smell after giving birth? Weird smells are normal. Immediately after, and even six to eight weeks after delivery, there will be lochia, and lots of it. This is the stuff mostly blood that your uterus sheds, and it may have a mild odor to it.
That said, if there's a strong, foul odor, Dr. How do you know if you have an infection after birth? Symptoms of uterine infections commonly include pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, fever usually within 1 to 3 days after delivery , paleness, chills, a general feeling of illness or discomfort, and often headache and loss of appetite.
Women typically have severe pain and a high fever. The blood flow increases, rather than decreases. Lochia flow will be heavy in the first few days after giving birth.
The amount should gradually decrease over time. If the blood flow suddenly becomes heavier than it was, or continues as a heavy or moderate loss for longer than a week, contact your midwife or GP immediately. The NHS advises mums experiencing heavy blood loss to keep a stained sanitary towel or any clots they have passed so the problem can be investigated. The lochia smells strange. If your blood loss smells strange or bad, you may have an infection in your womb.
Or you could have an infection from any tears you sustained while giving birth, in your vagina or perineum the bit between your vagina and bottom. A change in smell, despite having bathed and changed your sanitary towel, may be a warning sign. Let your midwife or doctor know. The discharge may also change colour when this happens. Pelvic pain. A urinary infection or constipation could cause pelvic pain. In both cases, drink plenty of water and contact your midwife or GP without delay.
A gentle laxative or dietary change can help with constipation, which is very common after giving birth. A serious condition that will cause pelvic pain is an infection in the womb.
This will cause mums to feel shivery and unwell. In this instance, contact your GP straight away. An infection in the uterus can cause a haemorrhage, too — or a piece of placenta that has stuck to the uterus, which prevents it from healing. This can become a serious problem just think how fast a sink fills up if the tap is left dripping.
Women who have a Caesarean section may have less lochia after 24 hours than mums who have a vaginal delivery. This is not always the case, though. Some mums have reported very light bleeding after undergoing a Caesarean section; others have stated that it lasted longer than with their vaginal births. If you had a Caesarean section follow the same guidelines and warning signs outlined for vaginal birth deliveries.
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