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Lochia - Normal Bleeding and Discharge After Pregnancy
The first thought that comes to mind when you discover that you are pregnant - “For the next 9 months – NO PERIODS!” Your body is a non-stop work in progress during pregnancy; all sorts of changes happen for the next 37-42 weeks. Finally, the baby arrives, but the changes in your body continue to occur. One of these changes is that you will have several weeks of extended postpartum bleeding – known as lochia.
Is Post Delivery Bleeding Normal?
Post-delivery bleeding orIt is a required healing process the body goes through post-delivery.
Immediately after your baby is born, the placenta which nourished him/her in the womb will pull away and separate from the lining of the uterus. Some of the blood vessels where the placenta was attached to the uterus would remain open. These blood vessels within the uterus will start bleeding. This blood will go through the birth canal to the vagina. It is accompanied by tissues from the lining of the uterus.
What is Lochia?
Lochia discharge is just like periods; the only difference is that it lasts longer and is heavier. The bleeding will be heavy for the first 2-3 days post-delivery and may include blood clots. The flow will eventually decrease to spotting after a few days before completely stopping. The colour of the flow will change from dark red to brown and finally yellowish white as the uterus heals in a few weeks.
Lochia mostly consists of:
The sloughed off endometrium (mucus membrane lining the inside of the uterus) which considerably thickens during pregnancy
Blood and discharge from uterus wall to which the placenta was attached
Dead and necrotic tissues
Mucus and blood from the healing cervix
Foetal membrane and epithelial cells
If you had a vaginal birth, lochia will exit your body through the birth canal. A few contractions will push it down through and out of the vagina. If you had a caesarean section, the placenta will be removed surgically. In any case, you will experience bleeding post-delivery.
Please note that lochia is not a period. After delivery, it can take a while for your menses to return. For breastfeeding mothers, the first period may start about 6 months postpartum. If you are formula feeding, you may see it as soon as 6 weeks after delivery.
Types of Lochia
Depending on the colour of the discharge, lochia can be classified into three types or stages. The length of time in each stage will vary across individuals.
Lochia rubra
This is a stage with heavy blood flow that will last for about 3-4 days post-delivery. The blood discharge is deep reddish in colour. It mainly consists of thick blood clots of large size, foetal membrane, meconium, decidua and cervical discharge. You may experience painful cramps similar to menstrual cramps as the uterus will contract a lot to shed the clots. If the heavy discharge lasts for more than 7 days or you have abnormally heavy bleeding or large size of clots, it could be a sign of some placenta remaining inside the uterus. This could lead to an infection or haemorrhage and needs immediate medical attention.
Lochia serosa
The consistency of blood will start getting thinner, and the colour of the blood discharge will change from deep red to brown and eventually turn yellow in about 7-10 days post-delivery. The discharge will contain fewer red blood cells and more white blood cells, mucus from the cervix, and some fluid from the placenta. This stage will last for about three to four weeks. If it continues for more than six weeks, consult your doctor for an evaluation to discuss the possible complications.
Lochia alba
After another week or so, you will notice that the discharge will turn whitish and the amount of blood discharge will reduce to spotting. This will last for about a fortnight. It mostly consists of mucus, white blood cells, decidua and epithelial cells. This is the last stage of lochia and represents complete healing of the uterus. The spotting will completely stop post this stage.
Causes
Lochia is a normal occurrence post childbirth in every woman. It is not a disease or a complication of pregnancy. As discussed earlier, it is caused by the shedding of the uterine lining after delivery. The body needs to heal post-delivery, and the uterus has to shrink back to its pre-pregnancy state.
The length and quantity of lochia will vary for every individual.
Some women may experience painful contractions post-delivery. This may lead to heavy bleeding accompanied with large clots and then the flow will reduce spontaneously.
In case of premature birth, lochia may be lesser, and in case of twin pregnancy, it may be excessive.
However, if you experience abnormal amounts or a prolonged period of lochia, it will need immediate medical attention.
Symptoms
You may experience the following symptoms during lochia:
Sometimes, the blood collected in the vagina will drain with a huge rush or flow when getting up or sitting down or while spreading your legs. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
Though the lochia is sterile, bacteria colonizing in the area will give off menstrual blood odour. If it is bad-smelling or has a foul odour, it could be a sign of infection.
Breastfeeding causes the womb to contract and leads to a period of cramps called ‘after-pains’. The bleeding can get heavier during breastfeeding.
You may experience a heavy flow of blood after physical activities or exercising. You will need to take adequate rest.
How Long Does Lochia Last?
On an average, lochia lasts for about six weeks post childbirth. The flow and consistency will gradually reduce from the heavy flow of thick consistency in the initial stage to regular menstrual consistency after 1 week to spotting after a fortnight. In any case, it should completely stop after six weeks of delivery.
How to Manage the Bleeding After Delivery?
Lochia is perfectly normal post-delivery and essential for healing. You just need to ensure basic hygiene and take essential care to sail through this time.
Stock up on sanitary napkins and change them at regular intervals. In the initial few days, you will need large pads with a heavy absorption capacity.
Avoid using tampons or menstrual cups to keep away any infection.
Avoid sexual intercourse during this period to stop bacteria from spreading.
Avoid heavy exercises and strenuous physical activities. Get enough rest.
Keep away from swimming in public pools.
Keep your private parts clean.
Empty your bladder frequently. Urinate often even if you don’t feel the need to relieve yourself.
Herbal bath with Epsom salt can speed up the recovery process.
You can try herbal remedies like witch hazel, blue cohosh, raspberry leaf tea, etc., to reduce blood flow. Consult your doctor or a qualified naturopathy/herbalist before taking any herbs to avoid side effects.
Avoid blood thinning medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.
Increase the intake of iron in your diet.
How to Tell If You Are Bleeding?
Lochia will be deep red in colour and will eventually turn brown and yellowish before completely stopping. You will be able to see the lochia on your sanitary napkin. With a reduction in flow over time, it will reduce to spotting. You can use panty liners in the last few days.
Is Post-Delivery Bleeding Different for Women Who Have C-Section?
Whether you give birth vaginally or through a c-section, your body will have to get rid of the extra blood and tissues. Bleeding after c-section will be for the same duration and amount as in the case of a normal delivery.
When To Call Your Doctor?
You will have to consult your medical practitioner immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms. It is likely that you are suffering from an infection in the uterus, postpartum haemorrhage or have retained a piece of placenta which is still attached to the uterine wall.
If the blood discharge is bright red after the first week of delivery
The lochia discharge increases instead of reducing with time
If you experience abnormally heavy bleeding with large size blood clots, it could be a sign of postpartum haemorrhage and needs immediate medical attention
Lochia with unpleasant odour is sign of bacterial infection
If you have fever accompanied with chills
Increasing pain in lower abdomen continued for many days
Excessive tiredness, dizziness, and fatigue
Tenderness of stomach
Fainting
Conclusion: Lochia is normal in the postpartum stage. It isn’t a disease that one needs to watch out for but the natural shedding process that takes place after every pregnancy. There are certain do’s and don’ts that were mentioned above that can help you with the postpartum recovery process. Once this process is over, it will only take place again if you have another delivery. Read more
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Zion Name Meaning and Origin
Zion is a name of Hebrew origin that has been mentioned in the Old Testament. Despite being a name of considerable biblical significance, the name did not get much recognition until recently. Keep reading to understand why this name is perfect for your baby boy.
What does Zion mean?
As per its Hebrew origin, the meaning of Zion is the “highest point.” In contemporary reference, this name is used as the biblical term referring to the ‘Promised Land.’ It can also be a name that denotes the meaning of “a sign” or even “excellent.” Thus, as per its Hebrew meaning, the name can mean an incredibly virtuous person and above everyone else. Apart from its Hebrew meaning, the name Zion also has great significance among the Rastafarians of Jamaica. As per this culture, the name can also mean “utopia.”
Origin
The most well-known origin of the name is in Hebrew, primarily due to its mention in the Old Testament as the capital city of Jerusalem. The name ultimately became a symbol of Jewish national sentiments, leading to the emergence of Zionism. Furthermore, the name also has origins in Jamaica, primarily due to its importance among the Rastafarians and how they interpret it differently from the Hebrew interpretation.
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Zye-On
Zee-On (Hebrew)
Syllables
2 Syllables
Length/Letter
4 Letters
Name Variations/Spellings
Other spellings for Zion emerging from different cultures give an insight into how different cultural elements lead to changing the meaning or spelling of a name. In this regard, some notable Zion name variations include:
Name
Origin
Cian
Irish
Zino
Greek
Zain
Hebrew
Zann
Slavic
Syon
Sanskrit
Zione
Hebrew
Zan
Slavic
Sion
Hebrew
Zyon
Hebrew
Zeione
Hebrew
Sayan
Sanskrit
How Popular is The Name Zion?
The Zion baby name ranking as per SSA records since 2000 show that the name has been within the 350 most popular names for boys since 2000. However, it only entered the top 200 boy names in 2017 and the top 150 names in 2020. This trend of the increasing Zion popularity index in the USA shows that the name is on its way to becoming a widely-used name for boys despite slight fluctuations.
On the contrary, while the name is primarily associated with boys, many parents have chosen the name for girls, either as their first or middle name. As per SSA data, since 2000, the name entered into the top 1000 names for girls only in 2005. It gained the highest popularity in 2007, ranking at 575. However, after staying in the top 1000 names chart for girls till 2017, the name dropped out of the list, signifying an immense lack of popularity.
Interest in Zion - Worldwide
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As per the interest trendline for Zion globally over the last decade, the name had garnered considerably low attention, with the popularity score remaining stably between 25 and 50. After a slight increase in interest in November 2018, the name reached the highest level of popularity in February 2019 at 100.
Interest in Zion - US
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Compared to the interest trendline observed globally, the interest trendline in the US is much more extreme on both ends. While the lowest popularity score was recorded in December 2011 at just 18, the highest was recorded in February 2019 at 100. While the highest popularity score was recorded in the same month for the US and worldwide, the lowest popularity score is much lower in the US.
The popularity of the name Zion
URL: https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
Where is The Name Most Searched?
Search trends of Zion - Worldwide
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As per global search trends, one can observe that the country of Guinea generated the highest search frequency for Zion during the decade. While this is followed by Puerto Rico, Honduras, Nigeria, and Ghana in that order, the difference between levels of interest in Guinea and Puerto Rico is massive.
Search trends of Zion - US
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In the case of the US, Utah was the sub-region with the highest interest in the name over the last decade. This is followed by Nevada, Illinois, Georgia, and Wisconsin, which round up the 5 US sub-regions with the highest interest.
Middle Names That Go With Zion
Middle names play a significant role in enhancing the gravity and beauty of a name when chosen carefully. For this purpose, you can consider the following double names with Zion to make your boy’s full name sound much more enchanting and beautiful:
Augustus
Caleb
Cooper
Gabriel
Brent
Jacob
Michael
Edward
Elliott
Avery
Thomas
Carter
Peter
Abram
Nathaniel
Benjamin
Andrew
Alastair
Theodore
Joseph
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Famous People Named Zion
Famous people called Zion have helped immensely to pull this name into the limelight and make it a name worthy of serious consideration. Some celebrities and famous people named Zion are:
Celebrity Name
Profession/Famous For
Zion Williamson
American basketball player
Zion Moreno
American Actress
Zion Kuwonu
Canadian Pop Singer
Zion Foster
English RnB Singer
Zion David Marley
American singer Lauryn Hill’s son; Bob Marley’s grandson
Zion Harmon
Basketball Player
Zion Wright
Skateboarder
Zion Clark
Wrestler
Zion (Zaya) Malachi Airamis Wade
American basketball player Dwayne Wade’s daughter
Zion.T (Kim Hae-sol)
South Korean Hip-Hop and RnB Singer
Similar Names & Last Names
When you choose baby names like Zion for your child, you need to ensure that you have proper family names for Zion to make the full name sound attractive. So, if you have a last name that does not match with Zion, you can consider these other names for your child instead:
Similar Baby Names
Suitable Family Names
Ezekiel
Licon
Malachi
Matthews
Josiah
Lewis
Isaiah
James
Isaias
Jansen
Silas
Byrd
Elijah
Hayworth
Josiah
Owens
Judah
Schroeder
Zachariah
White
Names That Sound Like Zion
Often, a name you have selected for your baby is not met with approval by your partner. Since choosing the baby name is a collective task of the two of you, you can select from these names that rhyme with Zion if you like the sound of the name:
Ryan
Lyon
Tyron
Keegan
Zayne
Rhiannon
Zayden
Ezra
Xander/Zander
Zane
Zuri
Zinnia
Zeeshan
Myron
Sibling Names Related to Zion
Sister names for Zion need to be chosen to sound as beautiful as Zion. The same goes when selecting brother names for Zion. Here are some ideas for sibling names that go with the name for all your children to have suitable-sounding names:
Sister Names for Zion
Brother Names for Zion
Gabriella
Ryder
Audrey
Grayson
Aubrey
Jeremiah
Olivia
Daniel
Heather
Kayden
Eden
Noah
Sydney
Theo
Annalise
Emmett
Zoe/Zoey
Liam
Meghan
Ashton
Nicknames For Zion
Nicknames act as the perfect names that allow us to show our affection for our loved ones. While many people look for names that have some connection with their first name, nicknames need not have any rhyme or reason - just choose one that fits your child and allows you to show your love to the fullest.
Zizi
Zimboy
Zionysus
Zy
Zone
Ziggy
Zee
Zay
Zeeon
Zuzu
Zozo
Zaza
Zion as a baby name for boys has been gaining popularity gradually over the years. While not many people are using it, its meaning and many variations make it worthy of consideration, and you may not regret choosing this name for your boy in the end. So, now that you know all about the name Zion go ahead and add it to the list of potential names for your baby!
Sources/References
Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
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Cognitive Development in Infants (0 to 1 Year)
As parents, you may keep wondering what your baby may be thinking and understanding until he actually starts speaking. How do you establish what’s going on inside your baby’s mind and how he perceives the world? Here in the following article, we shall discuss everything about cognitive development in infants and about the various important milestones babies go through.
What is Cognitive Development?
When a baby is born, his basic survival instincts are in place that is he can feed, sleep, cry and poop. But how do you know what is happening inside your baby’s brain? Your baby’s physical aspects are evident and you can measure them too. This includes your baby’s height and weight. But your baby takes time to understand language, perception, memory and physical coordination, and these contribute towards your baby’s cognition. In other words, the process that involves learning about all these skills by your baby is called cognitive development.
When does it Start?
When you were pregnant, a certain piece of music or song would make your baby react, even inside your tummy. This means that your baby’s brain begins functioning even when he is inside his mother’s tummy. And after birth when you play that song or tune, your baby may react to it but your baby at this age does not have the ability to remember. However, your baby will master this ability over a few months.
You can try an activity to check that what your baby learns he may not remember after a few days. You can tie a toy string to your baby’s foot and when he kicks, the toy will move back and forth. However, your baby will forget that his kicking could move a toy, after a few days. This is a very common phenomenon for a two-month-old baby. However, at six months of age, your baby will develop a better memory and may remember what he can do, for a couple of weeks.
Around six months of age, your baby may use actions to show what he wants and may even start pointing towards various objects of interest. He also knows by this age that a car makes a distinctive sound and how a dog barks.
However, recalling comes a little late to babies. So, if you are wondering whether your six-month-old baby is missing his particular toy at home when you are out with him, it may not be the case.
Baby Cognitive Development Milestones
In earlier times, parents did not pay heed to their baby’s cognitive developmental skills because they thought that a baby starts understanding much later in life. But that is not the case and in today’s generation the parents are more aware and they understand that a baby’s intellect cannot be neglected. Babies are constantly observing and learning from their surroundings. They assimilate and process the information at different degrees from birth until one year of age. Here’s how cognitive development takes place from birth to 12 months of age in babies:
From Birth to 3 Months
From birth to around three months of age, your baby may constantly be wondering about people and things around him. Everything around him is new and your baby is exploring his senses and his surroundings around this age.
Milestones Achieved during this Period
Here are some cognitive developmental milestones that your baby may achieve from birth to three months of age:
Your baby is able to see things which are approximately 12 to 13 inches away from his eyes.
Your baby may begin focusing on moving objects and also on people around him.
Your baby is able to establish the difference between volume and pitch.
Your baby is able to differentiate between various tastes such as bitter, sweet, salty and sour.
Your baby may display anticipatory behaviour like sucking at the site of mother’s nipples or bottle.
Your baby is able to see all colours that a normal human can see.
Your baby may respond to various facial expressions.
From 3 to 6 Months
By 3 to 6 months of age, your baby comes to his next benchmark of achieving various cognitive milestones, which majorly involves more knowledge and understanding of perception.
Milestones Achieved During this Period
Here are some cognitive developmental milestones that your 3 to 6 months old baby may achieve:
Your baby will react and respond to the facial expressions of people around him.
Your baby will recognize people whom he meets on a regular basis such as your close friends or your house help.
Your baby by this age may try and imitate facial actions or expressions.
Your baby will recognise familiar sounds and also known voices.
From 6 to 9 Months
Around this age, you will find your baby more alert and aware than before. He is a keen observer and will pay heed to his surroundings. It is not easy to establish what your baby may be thinking and interpreting, and there is no tool to establish the same but your baby may start doing some of the following things.
Milestones Achieved during this Period
Following are some of the cognitive developmental milestones that your 6 to 9 months old baby may achieve:
Your baby may be able to establish the relative size of a particular object and how far it is from him.
Your baby may be able to distinguish between animate and inanimate objects.
Your baby may be able to focus on much complex visual images, for example, focus on something midair.
Your baby may be able to identify the pictures depicting different kinds and a different number of objects.
From 9 to 12 Months
Your toddler is much more physically independent by this time. He can reach various places, touch and feel various objects and understand them. Apart from achieving various physical milestones, your baby has developed a much better understanding of the things around him.
Milestones Achieved During this Period
As your baby is all set to celebrate his first birthday, here are some of the common cognitive developmental skills that may have mastered by this age:
Your baby understands gestures and actions of people around him and even responds in the same manner.
Your baby will make use of various sounds and gesture to communicate.
Your baby may understand and know about object permanence, which means even if you do not see the object it still continues to exist.
Your baby will try to manipulate various objects and even his toys. He will put one toy on another and try various other things.
As a parent, you play an important role in helping your baby to achieve various cognitive milestones. However, every baby is different and may make progress at his own sweet pace. Therefore, there is no need to panic and let your baby achieve the milestones at his own speed.
What if there is a Delay in the Cognitive Development of your Child?
Sometimes due to certain reasons, there may be a delay in cognitive development of your baby and some of the reasons are as follows:
In case your baby is a preterm or premature baby, he may take some time to cope with cognitive developmental delays.
If your baby has had a major illness, then there may be a delay in achieving various milestones.
A one-year-old baby may be saying approximately 10 words or sounds but if your baby is unable to speak 4 to 5 words or understand basic commands, it is best to get in touch with your baby’s doctor.
Your baby may sit without support at around 6 to 7 months of age and by 9 months of age, almost most babies are able to sit. If your ten-month-old baby, has difficulty in sitting, it is better to get him checked by your doctor.
You can help your baby to achieve the basic milestones but you cannot force your baby to do so. You can indulge your baby in some cognitive development activities for infants that may help him in achieving various milestones.
Activities to Improve the Cognitive Development Of your Baby
Here are some activities that you may help improve your baby’s cognitive development:
1. Get Some Music In Life
Babies love music and what better than learning through a medium that involves melody. Play some baby rhymes and sing along. Music not only soothes and provides relaxation but is a fun way of learning too. When you sing, your baby will try and hum along too. This activity will help memory and word recognition in babies.
2. Fun With Colours And Shapes
Vibrant and colourful things attract the attention of babies. You can take shape-toys such as a circle, triangle and square of various colours and keep repeating the colour and shape of the object such as ‘Blue Circle’.
3. Fun With Noises And Sounds
Help your baby identify and know about various sounds and noises that are heard through the day such as the sound of the chirping bird, car, train etc.
4. Reading Time
Reading is very good for children even when they cannot read on their own. Babies love to see vibrant pictures and enjoy listening to you. This is a great way of learning a language.
5. Bath Fun
Give a variety of bath toys to your baby to play with. Let your baby float, dunk and measure with the toys.
Each baby develops at its own pace. If your baby and your friend’s baby are of the same age and he does something that your baby cannot do, there is no need to compare and panic unnecessarily. Every baby is unique and special in is his own way and as parents, you should understand and appreciate that. However, if you see your baby experience developmental delay, you should get in touch with your doctor to understand the reason and take necessary actions to mend it.
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What if we were to tell you that babies love books? Don’t look surprised; they really do! While your bub may not be able to understand the words or the stories, they definitely love the colors, the texture and the whole idea of books! Check out this reading guide for babies from birth till the time they attain the age of one year.
Before you get started with reading for your baby, it is important to take stock of his sensory and visual development. His senses are developing at a rapid pace now and he will learn new things every day. Picking the right books and spending time with them every day will only speed up the process.
First Six Months
At this time, your baby cannot see very well. You need to pick books that focus on pictures and not words. The bigger and brighter the pictures, the better! This will stimulate their visual skills and teach them about contrast, colours and brightness.
Your baby is also learning about things like depth, reflection and mirrors, and the cause and effect relationship. It is thus a good idea to get books that let him interact with them. Try books with inbuilt mirrors, holes that can be looked through, strings to pull at, etc. As you read from these books, your baby will be soothed through your familiar voice and also enjoy doing all these interactive things. You don’t have to worry about the text or content too much; it is your tone and comfort that matters.
Six Months to One Year
Now is the time when your baby is actually learning to understand some words. As he listens to words used around him every day, some of them stick and start to make sense. While reading, focus on these familiar words to further strengthen the association and memory. For instance, Mom, Dadda, Milk, Puppy, etc.
While reading, make added effort to link the pictures with real things. This helps him understand the world around him better and find new interest in books. After all, they are a depiction of life! For instance, if you are reading about a dog, you could point to the picture in the book and then to your pet dog. For this exercise to be effective, pick books that are not cluttered and have large pictures on every page.
You will also notice that your baby now begins to coo and babble during the reading sessions. This is a sign that he finds it interesting and engaging. Respond to his sounds by making them yourself and reiterating some words loudly and clearly, preferably in Motherese. In the long run, this will cement his foundation in speech and language.
The benefits of reading are plenty, even for your baby! Make reading a part of the schedule, preferably at night time or in the afternoons. It can eventually become a bedtime story session or a fun way for you to bond. Just make sure you pick safe, light books that your baby can touch and handle without any fear of getting hurt. Read more
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Q. I got faint line all my pregnancy test and I missed my periods for 10 days but USG and TVs test confirm there is no pregnancy is there any chance that it is very early stage that's why it is not visible???? or TVs test is the last thing that can tell that really there is no pregnancy
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Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
2 hours ago
A. I think it would be advisable for you to get an ultrasound done with your doctor that’s going to give you a clarity because if there is a pregnancy it would be visible at least at least that sack is visible if it’s a regular pregnancy so it would be advisable to have a test with your doctor
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