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In the field of obstetrics, lochia is the vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. [1] Lochia discharge typically continues for four to eight weeks after childbirth, [2] a time known as the postpartum period or puerperium.
Although it had been recognized from as early as the time of the Hippocratic corpus that women in childbed were prone to fevers, the distinct name "puerperal fever" appears in historical records only from the early 18th century. [26] The death rate for women giving birth decreased in the 20th century in developed countries.
It will contract midline with the umbilicus. It begins its contractions and by twelve hours after the birth it can be felt to be at the level of the umbilicus. [9] The uterus changes in size from one kilogram to 60-80 grams in the space of six weeks. After birth, the fundus contracts downward into the pelvis one centimeter each day.
Symptoms may include fever, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. [1] [4] It is the most common cause of infection after childbirth. [7] [1] It is also part of spectrum of diseases that make up pelvic inflammatory disease. [8] Endometritis is divided into acute and chronic forms. [2]
Vaginal discharge can be an awkward topic to bring up with your friends or even mom. But vaginal discharge is a completely normal function of the body, and a vital way of keeping your vagina clean ...
Changes in the usual color, texture or odor of your vaginal discharge can be a sign of infection. Normal discharge may have a slight scent, for example, but it typically doesn’t have a strong odor.
Etching (Germany, c. 1731) illustrating the uncleanliness of the mother after giving birth, according to Jewish law. The Book of Leviticus states that a mother should be considered unclean for 40 days after giving birth to a boy and for 80 days after giving birth to a girl. The scene shows a mother in bed eating, surrounded by women and children.
A woman giving birth may leave as soon as she is medically stable, which can be as early as a few hours postpartum, though the average for a vaginal birth is one to two days. The average caesarean section postnatal stay is three to four days. [3] During this time, the mother is monitored for bleeding, bowel and bladder function, and baby care.