It Might Feel Like a Period, But It's Not!
By now, you must have resumed your typical menstrual cycle. However, ladies, your first cycle after giving birth is not as easy as you might think. There's a lot more to it than that.
Scientifically speaking, this postpartum vaginal discharge is known as Lochia. Although it has mucus and uterine tissues in addition to the blood, it has the appearance of your typical menstrual discharge. There are three phases in Lochia:
✅ Lochia Rubra (the first stage) ✅ Lochia Serosa (the second stage) ✅ Lochia Alba (the final stage)













