Can you eat spicy food with late postpartum hemorrhage?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on November 07, 2024
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Women who experience late postpartum hemorrhage should not eat spicy foods. Spicy foods are not conducive to wound healing. Additionally, they may reduce the body's immune resistance, which could potentially lead to infections. Women who have postpartum bleeding should focus on a light diet and consume high-nutrition, easily digestible foods, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, fresh vegetables, and fruits, which can provide the necessary nutrients needed for postpartum recovery. Furthermore, appropriate physical activity is also beneficial for bodily recovery.

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Postpartum hemorrhage patient care

During the process of postpartum hemorrhage, there are several considerations for the care of patients with postpartum hemorrhage. First, during the patient care process, it is necessary to closely monitor whether the contraction of the uterus is good, monitor the height of the uterine fundus, and the specific vaginal bleeding situation. Moreover, it is also necessary to provide a light and nutritious diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Due to the massive bleeding caused by the surgical process, patients are generally weak, so it is recommended to rest more, avoid excessive fatigue, and also avoid looking after the newborn again to prevent various body disorders.

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Does postpartum hemorrhage require a blood transfusion?

The definition of postpartum hemorrhage is bleeding greater than 500 milliliters approximately 24 hours after vaginal delivery. Whether blood transfusion is necessary for postpartum hemorrhage mainly depends on the specific amount of bleeding. For average women, if the hemoglobin level is normal before delivery and the bleeding is between 500-1000 milliliters, the body can compensate for the anemia through normal adjustments, and generally, a blood transfusion is not required. However, if the bleeding exceeds 1000 milliliters, this situation is considered massive hemorrhage and must be treated with a blood transfusion, otherwise it may lead to hemorrhagic shock or DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation).

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How many days of postpartum bleeding are normal?

Postpartum hemorrhage typically stops around three weeks. Lochia can be classified into bloody lochia, serous lochia, and white lochia. Another type is abnormal bleeding, which is pathological bleeding. It occurs postpartum, for instance, due to soft birth canal injuries, cervical lacerations, uterine atony, or pre-existing blood disorders, which may extend the bleeding duration even beyond a month. This abnormal condition requires prompt medical attention. Normal lochia during the initial three to four days is bloody. As the bleeding from the uterus gradually decreases, it transitions to serous lochia, which can last about ten days. Finally, it becomes white lochia, which clears up after about three weeks.

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Should the uterus be removed due to severe postpartum hemorrhage?

Whether postpartum hemorrhage requires hysterectomy primarily depends on the severity of the hemorrhage and the specific causes of the postpartum hemorrhage. First, if the amount of postpartum hemorrhage is very substantial, leading to conditions like DIC in the pregnant woman, and if not removing the uterus may cause ongoing bleeding, it is essential to remove the uterus quickly to reduce vaginal bleeding. Second, if the postpartum hemorrhage is caused by issues like amniotic fluid embolism or poor contraction of the uterus, and conservative treatments are ineffective, it is also necessary to make a prompt decision to remove the uterus.

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Postpartum constipation and bleeding from the anus what's going on?

When constipation occurs after childbirth and there is anal bleeding, it may be due to fissures caused by constipation or hemorrhoids causing blood vessel rupture and bleeding. Postpartum, due to the reduced activity of the mother and the consumption of too refined foods, waste cannot be smoothly expelled, leading to difficulty in defecation due to fecal impaction. During straining, this might cause rupture of the anus or fissures, or lead to hemorrhoids by disrupting local blood circulation. It is advisable to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if it is serious, and if necessary, treatment to stop the bleeding may be required.