Does your VAG smell different after pregnancy?

You will also notice vaginal discharge that smells and looks different from a typical menstrual period. “The postpartum body brings smells that may be confused with sweat-related body odor,” says Dr. Alagia. “This includes a vaginal discharge called lochia, which is a mix of amniotic fluid, tissue, and blood.

Does pregnancy cause VAG smell?

Smelly discharge during pregnancy

Big hormonal changes can bring about all sorts of physical differences, including increased vaginal discharge, which can often cause a strong smell. However, if the smell is particularly bad, it could be caused by a bacterial imbalance, which would therefore require medical attention.

What is postpartum smell?

Lochia is vaginal discharge that occurs in the days to weeks after giving birth. Also known as postpartum bleeding, it contains blood, mucus, pregnancy tissue, and amniotic fluid. Lochia may smell similar to a menstrual period and have a stale, musty, or metallic odor.

When does postpartum smell disappear?

The hormonal shifts and weight and diet changes will begin to taper off sometime around the six to eight-week mark (3) - unless you continue to eat nachos for dinner which we totally applaud. However, the extra body odor due to nursing will stick around until you're done breastfeeding (2).

Do vaginas go back to normal after birth?

You'll have a (slightly) wider vagina.

Things can also feel looser down there post-childbirth, but it tends to gradually go back to normal. If, however, you have a very large baby (or have had many babies), it might not go back to exactly the way it was before.

Vaginal Odor After Delivery

Why do I smell more postpartum?

If you're nursing your baby, your body will emit a stronger smell through your underarm sweat than normal to help your baby find its source of food (2). This is your body's response to naturally assist your baby in finding the breast, and will begin right after giving birth.

How do you get rid of smell after birth?

It's often due to hormonal disruptions and the shedding of the amniotic fluid, blood, and tissue that developed in your womb over nine months of pregnancy. Regular showers, drinking lots of water, and eating a healthy diet can help to alleviate these symptoms.

How can I get rid of pregnancy smell?

Smells can cling to fibres so it may be helpful to wash your clothes, towels and bed linen more often than usual. Giving your clothes a spritz of fabric freshener may also help. Try to prepare and cook only foods you can bear the smell of, or leave the kitchen windows open to get rid of cooking odours.

Does pregnancy smell go away?

Does heightened sense of smell go away? For many women, sensitivity to strong (and sometimes icky) smells starts to subside fairly quickly and early in pregnancy. If it doesn't, your nose will likely return to normal as pregnancy progresses or soon after delivery.

Why do I feel loose after having a baby?

Risk factors for vaginal looseness include the mother's age, the number of vaginal births and vaginal / pelvic floor trauma during childbirth. If you've recently given birth, be patient with your body. It could take more than 6 months to recover normal vaginal tightness and sensation.

How soon can you have an Orgasim after giving birth?

While a couple might be keen to get back into it shortly after they've welcomed their new baby into the world, it's recommended that you should generally avoid postpartum sex in the four to six weeks following a vaginal or caesarean delivery. After giving birth, your body enters a healing phase.