title: The duration of lochia.
abstract: The duration of lochia and its association with a number of obstetric variables was studied in 236 women. Each woman completed a diary sheet describing the colour and duration of her lochia for up to 60 days post partum. The phases of lochia were divided according to the classical description; lochia rubra, serosa and alba. The median total duration of lochia was 33 days, lochia rubra 4 days and lochia serosa 22 days. Lochia persisted to 60 days in 13% of women. The duration of lochia was shorter in parous women and women with smaller babies.
mesh_terms: D001724:Birth Weight; D001826:Body Fluids / Q000378:metabolism*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D010298:Parity; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors