How should I manage lochia?In the beginning, use the heavy duty sanitary pads that the hospital gives you and, if you haven’t stocked up already, buy more pads when you get home. As your lochia tapers off, you can switch to minipads. Don’t use tampons for at least six weeks, because they make it more likely that you’ll get an infection in your healing vagina and uterus.
Pee often, even if you don’t feel the urge to go. In the first few days after you give birth, your bladder may be less sensitive than usual, so you may not feel the need to urinate even when your bladder is quite full. In addition to causing urinary problems, a full bladder makes it harder for your uterus to contract, leading to more afterpains and bleeding.
And get as much rest as you can. If you’re doing too much, you may bleed longer or start bleeding again after your lochia has already lightened or gone away.
How can I tell if I’m bleeding too much?If bright red spotting reappears after your lochia has already lightened, it may just be a sign that you need to slow down. But if you continue to spot after taking it easy for a few days, check in with your midwife or doctor. i had my perdiod july 2014 everything normal no cramping thank god, on the month of august day 12 i got a stain like i was going to start my period but all i got was a very dark brown stain and lasted 3 days no cramping as well. On the last week of august i got like a pinching sensation followed by a bit of cramping and again i got that brown stain but no actual blood. i had a normal dilivery on april 9th 2014, can someone help me with this im a first time mom.
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