Hello doctor! I am now 6 months postpartum but the lochia stopped very slowly. The red color stopped after about 3-4 weeks, then it was brown for 2-3 months. Then it was light yellow and has been until now.

Normal lochia will last about 20 days, in some cases it can be up to 40-45 days but the amount gradually decreases, changing from dark red to light brown, light yellow then clear and especially odorless.

Doctor, I gave birth by cesarean section for about 14-15 days and I didn't see any more discharge, but after a few days and until now I sometimes have blood or dark brown discharge, what is it?

Lochia is normal vaginal bleeding during the recovery of the uterus after giving birth. At first, the lochia will look like a heavy menstrual period, but after a few days, the amount will gradually decrease. What is normal lochia, how to know if the lochia has ended or how long after lochia ends will help women feel confident on their path to motherhood.