During pregnancy, the uterus is covered with tissue that makes the baby comfortable. Most of this tissue is excreted during labor, but the remaining part is excreted little by little.
Oro is a type of secretion containing uterine tissue and blood. This occurs after childbirth and means that the uterus is normalizing. In other words, Auro is the blood loss that a woman experiences immediately after childbirth. It lasts about 40 days and the period during which auros occur is also called the postpartum period.
Oro is a sign that the uterus is returning to its normal pre-pregnancy state. And the appearance of Oro is due to two factors.
Placental Separation
The placenta is the organ that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus during pregnancy and is attached to the uterus. However, when the placenta separates from the uterus after childbirth, a wound occurs at the junction between the two organs.
White blood cells play a role in protecting the wound from bacteria and also preventing infection. So when the white blood cells build a barrier, the amount of bleeding is reduced.
Wound healing involves a unique process. This can be explained by the complete reconstruction of the organization. However, unlike other wounds, there should be no scarring inside the uterus. Scars can prevent future fertilization.
In other words, the fertilized egg may not implant in the uterus, and pregnancy may not be possible. Usually, these wounds heal about 4 weeks after childbirth.
Removal of the Endometrium
During pregnancy, the uterus is covered with tissue that makes the baby comfortable. Most of this tissue is excreted during labor, but the remaining part is excreted little by little. Therefore, it is another cause of auro.
Oro’s Progress
First week after childbirth
At this stage, Oro consists of relatively large amounts of bleeding. The color of Oro is usually a very intense red during the first weeks after giving birth.
And these secretions may be accompanied by uterine contractions. These contractions occur to facilitate the excretion of intrauterine remnants. Residues first found in the uterus consist of the placenta, blood, and various microorganisms.
10 days after childbirth
At this stage, the amount of bleeding begins to gradually decrease. This occurs as the wound closes due to an accumulation of white blood cells. So the color of Oro changes to yellow or pink.
At this time, Oro also contains serum and white blood cells. The discharge of the membrane that covered the uterus during pregnancy also occurs during this period.
2 weeks after childbirth
After two weeks, Oro is almost completely composed of white blood cells. Therefore, the secretions begin to take on a thick white color.
“Auro is a type of bleeding that occurs during the postpartum period and is a sign that the uterus is normalizing.”
How to deal with Auro
The mother should prepare a maternity bag. In addition to comfy cotton robes, comfy slippers and baby clothes, your bag should include a sanitary napkin.
At this stage, it is better to use a pad with good absorbency. You can also get waterproof and disposable products from pharmacies. These products are very useful for protecting your mattress.
Aurowa lactation
One of the strange facts is that the amount of Oro decreases when you are breastfeeding. This occurs as the body begins to produce hormones such as prolactin and oxytocin.
Prolactin is a hormone that plays an important role in milk production. Oxytocin, on the other hand, helps the uterus contract. These contractions help get rid of the remnants found in the uterus.
Conclusion
Sexual intercourse should be avoided during the postpartum period (6-8 weeks postpartum). During this time, the uterus is still healing. Therefore, contact with foreign substances can result in infection.
