Postpartum, lochia and menstrual panties

18 August 2022

Young mother, have you just given birth to your little one? Congratulations !

THEdelivery has passed and you are left with your baby. You will then experience a rather special and intense period, the postpartumand hormones play yo-yo, the rhythm is not yet quite set with baby and your body is trying to rebuild itself after this overwhelming event that is childbirth. Not easy to manage! Fortunately, you can count on a few allies to face this period of profound changes, among them, the one of our best-sellers .

With our period panties Soft, yet super absorbent, we are proud to help all women, including young moms. Between thedelivery and return of diapers, it is reassuring to be able to rely on good hygiene and feminine products. period panties Loulou are definitely part of it! Tips for use and explanations.

All the explanations on postpartum

What exactly is postpartum?

It is a period experienced by a woman following childbirth. The body is turned upside down by this event. Hormones, weight, wound healing, feeding, return of diapers, baby, baby blues, the young mother faces many earthquakes and faces a whole host of obstacles that she had never encountered before giving birth. It can be confusing or even scary at times. But it's mostly normal. So don't panic or feel guilty.

How long is postpartum?

It is often said that postpartum corresponds to a fourth trimester. Others speak of 9 months or 40 days. Postpartum varies from woman to woman. It's a somewhat chaotic period (but not always), of back home, meeting with the baby and starting this new life with baby.

Postpartum, hormonal upheaval and baby blues

Psychologically, the young mother can go through a few somewhat complicated days. On edge, overworked or tired, it is not surprising to have tears easily or to be quickly irritated. Accept your emotions fully and without guilt. Your hormones manhandle you, it's normal to feel strong emotions!

Some women can also cross and know the baby blues. It is neither taboo nor shameful. This rather painful period where you do not feel up to it is only temporary, rest assured.

And your body in all this?

Ton female body who has given birth to a little baby is bruised, tired, worn out. Be patient with him! It will take time to regain your tone and energy. One thing at a time. For now, you have to recover.
If you gave birth vaginally you may have experienced a episiotomy. If you gave birth Caesarean, healing can be painful and take time.

The young mother may experience urinary leaks, but also constipation, hemorrhoids or even bleeding. It is also normal for you to lose blood. It's not about rules, but about lochia. And to deal with it, the Louloucup postpartum panties collection is really perfect!

Menstrual panties for a more serene postpartum

Lochia

The lochia refer to bleeding and other vulvar discharge following childbirth. Your uterus and vagina expel the residue that did not find its way out at the time of childbirth. This is therefore a normal and natural phenomenon. These fairly intense losses can, however, take some time and spread over several weeks.

The trenches, contractions and postpartum cramps allow the uterus to return to its normal size. With the cramps, lochia then appears. Quite abundant, lochia is a sign that theuterus heals and everything falls back into place. The place where the placenta heals. A certain amount of blood, but also residues are therefore evacuated. Lochia is made up of blood, clots or placental residue. From rosé through red, brown then white, the color, but also the consistency of the lochia evolve over the days.

The little return of diapers

After the lochia, another period of loss follows. Light bleeding due to the hormonal drop are observed for several days. The real return of diapers only occurs after several weeks. If the mother is breastfeeding, the periods are suspended (lactational amenorrhea). If breastfeeding is not part of the program, menstruation returns six to eight weeks after delivery. The return of menstruation is even faster in the case of Caesarean.

Small urinary leaks

For example light urinary leakage can occur following childbirth, we also speak ofpostpartum incontinenceand pelvic floor muscles are no longer able to hold the bladder.

Following childbirth, the young mother has a distended perineum and pelvic muscles chewed. A perineal rehabilitation but also abdominal is important in order to strengthen these weakened muscles. While waiting for the rehabilitation to take effect, a Louloucup anti-urinary leakage panties will save the day!

Postpartum lingerie

In order to avoid any risk of infection, disposable tampons should be absolutely avoided postpartum, as should the menstrual cup. All internal hygienic and periodic protections are prohibited. This is why the teen period panties are revealed to beexcellent postpartum intimate protection and find their place in this particular period.

Our Louloucup period panties are reliable and made in Europe (80% of our panties are designed in Portugal). They offer a superior comfort unmatched as well as excellent absorption. We know how important it is to feel good and comfortable in your clothes and even more after giving birth. Scars can be painful, the skin is stretched, and there is significant loss. hygienic and washable underwear must be both efficient, soft and very pleasant.

It is even possible that you used teen period panties during your pregnancy. Super absorbent, invisible, very comfortable and lined in organic cotton, our panties have everything you need to protect your privacy, your health, prevent leaks and keep you dry for a long time!

Our period panties Loulou adapt to women who have given life to offer them more freedom and serenity because they already have so much to think about! Find in our online shop all our panties classified by menstrual flows. Our favourites?

- The model Simone abundant flow +++++ all cotton for maximum comfort is ideal for managing lochia.

- The Jade model very abundant flow, floral and feminine, super reliable with its wider crotch, perfect for small urinary leaks and return of menstruation.