Bleeding is often bright to dark red, and heavy the first few days after delivery. Some clots as large as a small tangerine are normal. If you are expelling many large clots or having unusually heavy flow (soaking through a large pad in an hour or less), call your nurse while you’re in the hospital, or your doctor if you’re at home.
Essential oils
If you’re interested in using essential oils or other alternative medicine—for pain or any reason— contact your nurse to pursue this therapy.