jälkivuotoajan
Jälkivuotoajan, also known as postpartum bleeding or lochia, is the normal discharge of blood and uterine tissue from the vagina after childbirth. It is a natural physiological process that helps the uterus to contract and return to its pre-pregnancy size. The discharge begins immediately after delivery and can last for several weeks, typically up to six weeks.
Initially, the lochia is usually bright red and resembles a heavy menstrual period. This phase, known as
The amount of lochia can vary from woman to woman. It is important for new mothers to