For Pregnant Women and Expectant Mothers
Weekly Flow after Birth
How does postnatal flow come about?
In order to explain the flow of the week after birth, we have to go back a bit.After the birth process, the placenta is also excreted, which is colloquially called placenta and is connected to the
uterine wall.It is traversed with veins from the child and mother and provides the unborn baby with nutrients and
Oxygen.It also protects the baby from bacteria and viruses.When the placenta is born with the baby, it detaches from the uterine wall.This separation creates a larger wound, which can be about 20 centimeters.For comparison: This is about the size of a breakfast plate.So if you imagine a wound that big, then of course it has to heal.Part of this process is wound water, blood and tissue fragments that are detached from the wound and, in this case, are excreted through the vagina.The weekly flow also occurs after a cesarean section.
What exactly happens with the weekly flow?
The weekly flow is also called postnatal bleeding.In short, it is the healing of the wound in your uterus.This process serves to rid your body of blood, cell debris and wound fluid.Clumps of clotted blood are also passed, but this is normal.It is also normal that there may be a lot of liquid.Because the weekly flow bears its name because the amount of wound secretion excreted during this time can be between 200 and 500 milliliters.This amount varies from woman to woman.At first you will see that the liquid is still bright red but will gradually change color as the wound heals and there is less blood in it.The color then changes from bright red to pink to a light brown, finally turning a light yellow-white color.
When and how long does the weekly flow occur? (week flow duration)
Larger wounds bleed immediately, even inside the body. Therefore, the weekly flow begins as soon as the placenta separates from the
uterus has loosened - this is the same for all women. However, how long it lasts can differ. It generally lasts between four and eight weeks. So you have to be prepared for that long to excrete bloody fluid and cells. As far as the weekly flow duration is concerned, the flow is particularly intense in the first four weeks. The first week is characterized by red discharge, which can be relatively heavy and sudden. You have lain in bed a lot, which is why blood clots also form, which are also excreted. In the second week, the liquid is rather brownish due to the blood that is still present, but is already weakening. The third week is then characterized by a yellowish hue, with the liquid looking more whitish in the fourth week.
also blood clots, which are also excreted. In the second week, the liquid is rather brownish due to the blood that is still present, but is already weakening. The third week is then characterized by a yellowish hue, with the liquid looking more whitish in the fourth week.
What should I consider in terms of care and hygiene?
Hygiene is important with pustules because the wound is very susceptible to infection.You should therefore avoid tampons so that sources of infection are avoided as much as possible.Increased caution also applies to sex, where you should use a condom to prevent it.Full baths are not recommended, as water can penetrate the vagina.It is better to confine yourself to the shower.It's better to take a relaxing bath when everything's halfway healed.To catch the liquid, there are special postpartum pads, which are also called postnatal pads.Fleece diapers are also suitable, which you should change regularly so that they remain absorbent and hygienic.If you go to the toilet, it is also advisable not only to wash your hands afterwards, but also before.Hygiene is the be-all and end-allOur bottom showeris particularly suitable for this.
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