From about the seventh to tenth day through the fourteenth day after delivery, the lochia is creamy or yellowish in color.
How long does yellow lochia last?
Some women may experience a small amount of brown, pink or yellowish-white discharge up to six weeks after giving birth. It may appear in small amounts daily or just occasionally. This will be the final stage of lochia discharge and shouldn't last beyond six weeks.
How do you know if your lochia is infected?
What are the symptoms of a puerperal infection?
- fever.
- pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis caused by a swollen uterus.
- foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
- pale skin, which can be a sign of large volume blood loss.
- chills.
- feelings of discomfort or illness.
- headache.
- loss of appetite.
