"Can I use a menstrual cup postpartum?"
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We're about to have a very real conversation about blood. It's the week of Mother's Day, and it's a good time to get real. This is your chance to scroll on by.
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Postpartum is often referred to as the 4th trimester of pregnancy and for good reason! It’s definitely a second leg of the journey. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Postpartum bleeding is a mixture of blood and debris from the uterine lining. It looks like a period but it’s not the same thing. To distinguish them, the bleeding after birth is referred to as “lochia.” Here’s what to expect the first six weeks after delivery.
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The first 2 to 4 days after birth: Bleeding is very abundant and bright red. You’ll basically be wearing a diaper during this time.
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From the 4th day and for the next one to two weeks: the loss of blood diminishes and the lochia becomes pink, sometimes brown.
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Around the 3rd week post-partum and for the next 3-4 days: Bleeding regains intensity, which is due to the pregnancy hormones falling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We, along with your healthcare provider, strongly urge you to not put anything in your vaginal canal for the first 6 weeks after delivery. Yes, this includes menstrual cups. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After those first six weeks, when you regular period returns and you are ready to try a cup again, chances are, you’ll still be able to use your original Pixie Cup! We do have three sizes, so if you find that your flow is heavier than it used to be, try our large or x-large.
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Your cervix was basically the quarterback player during your birth process. It enabled you to safely push and birth your baby.
Everything about your cervix changed during birth and it will take some time for it to go back to normal. After giving birth, you may become more aware of your cervix height position or if you have a tipped/tilted uterus.
Your cervix will constantly be moving through your cycle. If you find that after pregnancy, your cervix is lower during menstruation, you may want to try our Pixie Cup Luxe. It’s designed to sit low in the vaginal canal and is a favorite among gals with a low cervix or tipped uterus!