How long does lochia take to clean up after a cesarean section?

Patient's question:

How long does lochia last after a cesarean section? I had a cesarean section on November 26th, and it has been 13 days since then. My lochia has already stopped, is that normal? I didn't drink brown sugar water, can I still drink it?

Doctor's answer:

Generally, it takes about ten days, and your condition is normal. You can drink brown sugar water, but make sure to keep your abdomen warm and avoid extremely cold and irritating foods. Rest more, and it's essential to enhance nutrition during breastfeeding. After 42 days, you can go to the hospital for a check-up.
For patients, if the postpartum condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and proper medication are necessary to prevent recurrence. Additionally, patients should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition. I hope the answers above can help everyone. Thank you.

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