Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Can pregnant women drink crucian carp and tofu soup?Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the English translation, following your instructions:Yes, nutritional requirements are not particularly high in the early stages of pregnancy. After the fourth month, attention should be paid to increasing nutritional intake, such as calcium, iron, and other elements. Eggs, fish, lean meat, and milk powder should be consumed more, and nutrients should be supplemented as much as possible through diet. Fruits and vegetables are equally essential. Regular prenatal check-ups are necessary.
Discharge from the vagina after childbirth is called lochia. Under normal circumstances, it is completely expelled within 4-6 weeks postpartum. In the first few days after childbirth, the amount of lochia is relatively large and the color is bright red, hence it is called red lochia, also known as bloody lochia. It generally lasts for 3-7 days. After 3-5 days, the amount of blood decreases, and the lochia turns light red, known as serous lochia. By 10-14 days postpartum, the lochia appears white or light yellow, referred to as white lochia. Normal lochia has a slight bloody odor but does not smell foul. The duration of lochia is typically longer for cesarean section births compared to vaginal births.
By observing lochia, paying attention to changes in its consistency and quantity, color, and odor, as well as the condition of uterine involution, one can determine if the uterine recovery is normal. If uterine involution is incomplete, the duration of bloody lochia may be prolonged. In such cases, it is necessary to go to a gynecological department of the hospital and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor.