Organic postpartum pads for the first days of the lochia and in case of lochia congestion
Is lochia heavier than a period?
During a normal period you lose an average of 50-80ml of blood, with lochia you lose up to 500ml over the entire period, and a lot of it in the first few days. To ensure that the blood and the other components of the lochia can drain away quickly and easily, you should not use tampons or menstrual cups. They can seal you off like a cork and also push germs from the vaginal opening up towards the uterus.
Do I need special pads for lochia?
Because normal period pads cannot absorb the large amount of liquid, you need postpartum pads for the first few days after giving birth. These particularly absorbent pads from the weeks are made from 100% organic cotton and are manufactured in such a way that no plastic touches your skin. This is particularly important so that air can circulate around your vulva. This prevents the formation of germs and promotes the healing of your birth injuries.
How do I recognize lochia congestion?
The lochia is not the same every day. Especially if you lie down a lot, which is what you should do during the postpartum period anyway, the flow can be weaker at times, but should start flowing again when you move. If the lochia stops very suddenly and does not start again even after you move, get checked by your midwife or gynecologist to rule out lochia congestion. Fortunately, this is rare, but can be dangerous and should be treated quickly. The best way to prevent lochia congestion is to lie on your stomach a lot, empty your bladder frequently and, if you are breastfeeding, to breastfeed your baby often.
How do I recognize uterine inflammation?
If your lochia continues to flow but begins to smell fishy or foul, you should also contact your midwife or gynecologist. This could be due to an inflammation of the uterus, which also needs to be treated quickly.
Postpartum app
The weeks postpartum app is your resource for the postpartum period. With a tutorial on preparation, daily information after the birth, contraction and breastfeeding trackers and practical checklists, we support you through the first period after the birth.