Questionhi my name is eva and i am about 1 week past due my delivery date, now i am seeing some white vaginal discharge all the time, what does that means.
AnswerDear Eva,
Lochia is the vaginal discharge you have for 4-6 weeks after delivery. It is the debris that the uterus sheds after delivery. The discharge will change from red to pinkish to yellow to white and will increase with activity or breastfeeding. It will probably be heaviest in the morning because the lochia pools in your uterus and your vagina while you are lying down and is passed when you stand.
Normally it would still be red, or at least pink, and would not change to white this early, but your uterus may have emptied very well immediately following delivery.
I would not be concerned about this unless the discharge would begin to have a foul odor or you would start to have vaginal/vulvar itching associated with it. If that occurs, you should see your doctor to make sure there is not an infection going on.
I hope this information has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.
Brenda
