Is it normal for lochia to stop after ten days postpartum?

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I don't know how many days others' lochia lasted, but for me, it was almost gone by the 10th day. Is it normal for postpartum lochia to stop after just ten days?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
It is normal for lochia to stop within ten days after childbirth. Generally, bloody lochia appears during the first week following a vaginal delivery, and then turns into serous lochia after one week, becoming light yellow in color. Therefore, it is completely normal for lochia to disappear entirely within ten days postpartum. After delivery, adequate rest is essential, and attention should be paid to consuming a variety of nutrients, especially multiple vitamins, which can improve milk quality, increase breast milk production, and promote the baby's growth and development.