Lochia

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Lochia is also a genus of plants. See Lochia (plant).

In the field of obstetrics, lochia is post-partum vaginal discharge, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth.

See also

• Lochia rubra
• Lochia serosa
• Lochia alba

External links

• [The duration of lochia]

 

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