Lochia smell?
I feel like I STINK. I'm 2.5 weeks postpartum and I'm no longer bleeding, just a light amount of discharge, but the smell is ripe. From what I've read, this is pretty normal. Is there anything I can do to cover up the odor? I know that my sense of smell is heightened, but I don't want to have this stench.
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@Jess.🍒 How long will it last? I'm over it haha
@Marsha several weeks, mine usually lasted the full 6-8
the bleeding itself is on and off for 6 weeks too but usually turns into yellow discharge vs blood
@Jess.🍒 Ugh, what a bummer
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It won’t last long, but I always showered more than normal, reduced my salt intake, drank plenty of water (same amount they recommend when pregnant) etc. There isn’t much you can do, as your body is healing and it’s all hormonal. If it smells fishy or foul, contact your doctor. But the rest, it just goes away with time.