Mazal tov on the recent birth of your baby!

Once the bleeding is no longer reddish or pink, you may attempt a hefsek taharah. The hefsek taharah does not need to be completely clear; discharge that is white or light yellow or light brown with no reddish hue (like the color of coffee with milk or lighter) does not invalidate the hefsek. If you find a darker brown color or one that may have some reddish you can bring it to a halachic authority for evaluation.

Please note that it is common for lochia to stop and start up again, so do not be discouraged if you find that your attempts at counting the seven clean days are interrupted. On average, a woman will experience bleeding after birth for 4-6 weeks.

Please feel free to get back to us with any further questions.