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Stomach cramps, constipation, white vaginal discharge post vaginal delivery. Causes for symptoms?
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Leukorrhea, Menstruation |
| Medical Procedures | Episiotomy |
| Medical Topics | Lochia |
OBGYN's Response
Congratulations!!
the vaginal discharge post partum / post delivery are called lochia.
The color of the lochia changes more or less from week to week.
1week post partum: re
end of week one: brown
end of week two - dark yellow
end of week 3 : greyish-white
end oif week 4 until week 6: lochia stops
Are you maybe on any iron medication?
That often causes cramping and obstipation.
I think the lochia are okay no need to worry there.
The obstipation is most likely causing the cramping.
If you`ve had an episiotomy or have had a tear - then sometimes - "newly born moms" tend to be frightened to have bowel movements - and postpone these - which leads to constipation.
You might like to take something to help you digest, and to help with the constipation - and once your bowel movements are back to normal the crampung will cease.
all the best,
kind regards,
JR
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