Lochia Lochia

Lochia - Definition

In the field of obstetrics, lochia is post-partum vaginal discharge, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for a month after childbirth.

See also

  • Lochia rubra
  • Lochia serosa
  • Lochia alba

External links

  • The duration of lochia (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=3755355&dopt=Abstract)
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