How long do you bleed after birth?
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Understanding Lochia
Lochia, commonly referred to as postpartum bleeding, is the vaginal discharge that occurs after childbirth. This discharge consists of a mixture of blood, placental remnants, shed endometrial tissue, and mucus. Typically, this normal postpartum bleeding lasts for a duration of three to six weeks as your uterus undergoes healing and gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy shape and size.