What can I expect with postpartum bleeding or Lochia?
Lochia or postpartum bleeding will decrease every day for the next 10 days. The color will change from red/dark red to pink mucousy discharge for a couple of weeks. If the flow becomes heavy and bright red bleeding occurs: stop what you are doing, empty your bladder, put your feet up, breastfeed (if nursing) and call us after 1 hour if the bleeding continues to saturate your pad after 1/2 to 1 hour.
