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The duration of lochia
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1986.tb07977.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 93, Issue 7, pages 754–757, July 1986
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OPPENHEIMER, L. W., SHERRIFF, E. A., GOODMAN, J. D. S., JAMES, C. E. and SHAH, D. (1986), The duration of lochia. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 93: 754–757. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1986.tb07977.x
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- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received 31 May 1985, Accepted 4 November 1985
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Summary. 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.