Publication: News9Live
Date: June 03

A recent News9Live health feature highlighted the importance of menstrual hygiene and postpartum bleeding care after childbirth. Dr. Smiti Jain, Consultant – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Greater Noida, explained that lochia is different from a regular period and stressed the need for maternity pads, frequent pad changes, proper perineal hygiene, avoiding tampons or menstrual cups in the early recovery phase, and watching for warning signs such as foul smell, heavy bleeding, fever, or severe pain.