What should be the discharge after caesarean section?

The rehabilitation period as a result of cesarean hasseveral features. Like any surgery, which is associated with the incision of tissues and blood vessels, caesarean section is characterized by some blood loss. Average blood loss during labor is 250 ml, which is easily restored. And as a result of caesarean it is on average from half a liter to one liter of blood. Accordingly, the body becomes more difficult to replenish it, because the woman is recommended a special rehabilitation after cesarean section.

After surgery, the uterus contracts more slowly thanafter natural delivery, because she undergoes surgical intervention. As a result, there is a process of subinvolution, which requires a special therapeutic recovery, starting from the second day after childbirth.

There are discharges after cesarean section, as it happens after natural birth. However, they have a slightly different specifics. We need to understand it.

Women characterize these discharges as abundantmonthly after cesarean section. They are called lochia (dead microparticles of endometrial tissue, which were formed as a result of detachment of the placenta). Typically, this kind of discharge within five to six days is a bright red color. When after the birth takes about a week, the nature of the secretions changes: they become less abundant and acquire a dark brown color.

As a rule, the amount of secretions after childbirth is difficult to determine. It depends on how the uterus contraction will take place, and also on the specificity of the passage of pregnancy and childbirth itself.

As a rule, discharge after caesarean sectionhave a slightly puffy smell, which within a couple of days passes. This is under normal conditions of the course of the restoration. When the aroma does not disappear, but on the contrary becomes more intense and smells of rot, you need to urgently go to the gynecologist. The same should be done when the discharge remains bloody and scarlet for several weeks.

In modern maternity hospitals it is recommended to usespecial postpartum pads to absorb secretions. This is due to the fact that the usual hygiene for such abundant bleeding discharge is not entirely suitable. And it is necessary to use gaskets, not tampons. This is necessary in order for the lochia to leave. And with the use of tampons, this process slows down significantly.

Remember that the faster the uterus shrinks,the faster the lochia will stop. This is also important because these secretions contain a microbial flora, which is the direct causative agent of inflammation. It is important to wash with warm water or herbal decoctions during the day (after each visit to the restroom), without using hygienic products with flavors and dyes. The use of potassium permanganate is not recommended today. It can cause a mucous burn. It is strictly forbidden to douche in order to speed up the process of lechy washing out. It is important that after giving birth, when there are still discharges after cesarean section, you can not take a bath - just a warm shower.

Regarding the resumption of sexual relationsGynecologists recommend refraining, even if the discharge already has a brown tint. It is best to do this only after a gynecological examination. Then everything will be clear, and the condition of the body will be more stable.

Remember that the discharge after cesarean section inwithin a month they stop altogether. Otherwise, it will not be superfluous to contact a specialist. The consultation will protect you from all sorts of unpleasant consequences, which after such an operation can be many.