08/15/2025
Lochia, the postpartum bleeding that can last for weeks, is something every mother experiences. But strangely, it’s a topic that almost no one talks about. Why?
Because for generations, anything involving blood, pain, or a woman’s body has been labeled as “unspeakable.” Because we’ve been taught to be clean, quiet, and composed, even when our bodies are literally recovering from trauma.
But here's the truth: Lochia isn’t dirty. It’s your body healing.
Some women bleed for up to 6 weeks. It can come in clots, change colors, and feel like a never-ending period. And that’s all normal.
What’s not normal? Feeling ashamed about it. Feeling like we have to hide it. Not being told in advance that it would happen at all.
Talking about lochia doesn’t make us unladylike. It makes us informed. It makes us ready. And it shows other mothers they’re not alone.
So let’s talk about it — honestly, openly, and without shame.
Your recovery is real. Your experience matters. And so does lochia.