Lochia
The bleeding and discharge after giving birth, as the womb heals. It usually stops after 6 to 8 weeks, though it can last longer.
What does lochia mean?
Lochia: The bleeding and discharge after giving birth, as the womb heals. It usually stops after 6 to 8 weeks, though it can last longer.
How it is used in the Splash library
Bleeding called Lochia.
From “Postpartum recovery: the first weeks”If you are not sure whether something is a period or lochia, the first 6 to 8 weeks of bleeding is most likely lochia.
From “Periods after birth and breastfeeding”
Where it comes up
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