Patient's question:
I had a C-section, and after giving birth, the doctor said that the placenta didn't detach well, so I need to be strict with monitoring. It has been 7 days now, and the bleeding is not much at the moment. So, how long will it take for the bleeding to stop completely?Doctor's answer:
Hello! After delivery, there will be a significant amount of blood, purulent discharge, etc., forming lochia. Under normal circumstances, lochia is typically cleared up within three weeks postpartum. In the first 3 to 4 days after delivery, it is primarily bloody lochia with heavy bleeding; from days 5 to 15, it becomes light red; thereafter, until around three weeks, it is mostly white lochia. Your condition is normal, as you are currently in the light red lochia phase, and it should subside around 15 days postpartum. Wishing you well!