Postpartum bleeding (lochia) — how long is normal?
How long does postpartum bleeding last, and when is it not normal?
Draft — not medically reviewed. Do not treat this as clinical advice. It will not appear in search until a named reviewer signs it.
- Written by
- Mammaa editorial
- Updated
- 7/9/2026
Questions to take to your doctor
- Was my bleeding pattern expected for my type of birth?
- When should I switch from pads, and when is a check-up needed?
- Could this be related to retained tissue or infection?
Sources
- FOGSI / WHO postpartum care guidance (replace with cited edition after review)