- Lochia is the uterine discharge present after birth, initially is bright red and may contain small clots.
During the first 2 hours after birth, the amount of uterine discharge should be approximately that of a heavy menstrual period. After that time, the lochial flow should steadily decrease and the color of the discharge should change to a pinkish red or reddish brown.
*This is a normal as expected occurrence.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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