is it normal to have brown discharge after birth?
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Lochia for the first 3 days after delivery is dark red in color. A few small blood clots, no larger than a plum, are normal. For the fourth through tenth day after delivery, the lochia will be more watery and pinkish to brownish in color.
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Pinkish-brown discharge often occurs intermittently in the few days before a period begins because the body is preparing for menstruation. People may also notice some pink or brown discharge toward the end of their period. This is also normal and is not a cause for concern.
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Bleeding in early pregnancy is very common. Many of our patients report this. In general, brown spotting means the blood is 'old' and is less worrisome than bright red blood. Also, the more bleeding there is, the more we worry.
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If your cervix is irritated during pregnancy, it may cause some brownish-pink discharge. This can happen at any point during your pregnancy. It may be caused by sex, a cervical check by your doctor, or an infection.
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When to see a doctor In many cases, brown discharge is old blood that's taking extra time to leave the uterus. This is especially true if you see it at the beginning or end of your menstrual period.
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Brown discharge before a period is usually harmless, and there are many possible reasons for it. Sometimes, it can indicate pregnancy or perimenopause. Less commonly, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. Brown discharge before a period is typically a vaginal discharge that contains blood.
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Blood turns brown when it's been sitting awhile. Brown discharge after a period is usually old or dried blood that was slow to leave your uterus. Occasionally, brown and bloody discharge could be a sign of a problem when it's accompanied by other symptoms.
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You may notice a brown discharge for 1 to 2 days after your procedure. This is from the solution put on your cervix after your procedure. You can use a sanitary pad for vaginal discharge. You may also have vaginal bleeding that looks like menstrual flow for 1 to 4 days after your procedure.
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About 20% of women experience brown discharge during pregnancy. Brown discharge is actually a reddish-brown discharge from the vagina that can happen throughout pregnancy. Brown discharge is basically old blood from the uterus that is expelled.
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You're breastfeeding When you breastfeed, this discharge may increase in volume. It typically begins as dark red bleeding and then changes to a watery pink or brown before tapering off in a creamy yellow color. Lochia generally stops four to six weeks after you have your baby.
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Blood clots often look like jelly. They may also contain mucus or tissue, and can be as large as a golf ball. The amount of blood clots and bleeding you experience after birth should change as the weeks pass. As a general rule, you can expect some bleeding and discharge for up to six weeks after giving birth.
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As labor begins, or several days before it does, a woman may notice an increase in vaginal discharge that's pink, brown or slightly bloody. Called a "bloody show," this discharge is caused by the release of a mucous plug that blocks the cervix (the opening to the uterus) during pregnancy.
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If you have a vaginal delivery or Cesarean section, you'll have vaginal bleeding and discharge after birth. This is known as lochia. It's how your body gets rid of the extra blood and tissue in your uterus that helped your baby grow. Bleeding is heaviest the first few days after your baby is born.
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Sometimes, it can indicate pregnancy or perimenopause. Less commonly, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition. Brown discharge before a period is typically a vaginal discharge that contains blood. Brown discharge that occurs when a period is not due may cause worry.
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Bleeding – light bleeding early in pregnancy is fairly common, and does not mean you will have a miscarriage. Brown discharge: This may look like coffee grounds. This “discharge” is actually old blood that has been in the uterus for a while and is just coming out slowly.
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Bright red bleeding that occurred immediately after delivery will slowly change to a darker color and eventually green and yellow. This is all a normal part of the postpartum transition of the uterus. Occasionally, a week or two after your bleeding seems to have stopped, you may have a sudden gush of bright red blood.
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Small amounts of brown discharge with a more watery or jelly-like consistency are common, especially in early stages of pregnancy. It is also normal to have a little dark discharge after sexual intercourse, but if you have noticed that the discharge doesn't have these characteristics, you should go to the doctor.