FIRST AID TO STOP BLEEDING

There are several situations where uterine bleeding requires first aid to reduce or stop the blood flow.

This includes any bleeding that occurs outside of a normal period such as:

• spontaneous bleeding

• ovulation “breakthrough” bleeding

• fresh spotting

• ongoing periods

• two periods per month

• menopausal bleeding

If a period lasts longer than four days, consisting of fresh, heavy blood flow, efforts should be made to stop the blood flow on the fifth day of the period.

Lastly, if someone is bleeding at an expected time (during their period, miscarriage, or postpartum) but the bleeding is heavy, the flow still should be slowed down if possible.

Heavy or abnormal uterine bleeding may be a sign of uterine fatigue, whereby the uterus and its vessels do not have the energy or strength to close and prevent blood from escaping. To stop this type of bleeding, follow these two steps:

• Bedrest, immediate bedrest for 24-48 hours quickly decreases or stops bleeding by helping to rest the fatigued uterus

• Herbal First Aids, Peristeam Hydrotherapists, Acupuncturists, and Midwives are all trained in offering herbal first aid to stop heavy bleeding. Please seek out assistance as soon as possible.

Losing too much blood can be an emergency.

The following are mild and severe symptoms to be aware of.
If mild symptoms occur, have someone to help monitor the situation perchance the symptoms progress and emergency care is needed.

If mild symptoms occur please follow these instructions to stop the bleeding.

Mild symtpoms include:

headache
fatigue
nausea
dizziness
profuse sweating
headache

If any severe symptoms occur seek emergency care immediately.

Severe symptoms include:

rapid, shallow breathing
cold and clammy skin
blue lips or fingernails
pale skin
rapid heart rate
confusion
weakness/weak pulse
lightheadedness
loss of consciousness