Vaginal discharge of blood, mucus and tissue that continues for about four to six weeks after delivery. Varying in amount and color, lochia typically begins as bright red, like a menstrual period, and progresses to a brownish-yellow discharge.
the discharge present after delivery
This is the term used to refer to the vaginal discharge of mucus, blood, and tissue, which may continue for up to six weeks after delivery.
discharge of blood, mucous and tissue from the uterus after the birth of the baby.
post-birth vaginal discharge.
The discharge of blood, mucus and tissue from the uterus during the six weeks after childbirth (postpartum)
The discharge from the uterus following the delivery.
The discharge after childbirth of blood and fragments of the uterine lining from the site where the placenta was attached
substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth
The bleeding that occurs after birth.
the bloody discharge from the vagina after birth.
Blood-stained discharges from the uterus for the first few weeks after childbirth.
A bloody discharge from the vagina that follows childbirth.
The vaginal discharge in the early weeks following childbirth.
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Post natal vaginal discharge.
The discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus and vagina during the postpartum period similar to a "period".
The vaginal discharge that occurs after delivery; a mixture of blood and mucus which may last 3-4 weeks.
The vaginal discharge that follows delivery. Initially it is comprised of blood, endometrial decidua and fetal lanugo, vernix and meconium, and some placental tissue. Its red tinge earns it the name lochia rubra. After about three days blood diminishes and is replaced by placental serous material and lymph. Thinner and darker in color, it is called lochia fusca. During the second week after delivery the fluid is filled with white blood cells and bacteria along with other material that causes a change to a yellowish color, called lochia purulenta or flava. After the second week the quantity of material and flow is greatly diminished and it takes on a thicker consistency and grayish color. Lochia alba usually ceases after about six weeks.
A period-like discharge from the vagina that occurs after delivery. The discharge will probably be exceptionally heavy at first and may last five to six weeks.
The dark blood discharge a doe has for several weeks after kidding.
Vaginal bleeding and discharge that resembles a heavy period and continues after delivery for about six weeks before tapering off.
Post-birth loss of blood and mucus from the vagina. Flow can be heavy at first but should taper off, and may last as long as six weeks. Pads, not tampons, should be used to absorb the flow.
vaginal bleeding that lasts for several days to several weeks after the birth of a child.
Discharge of blood, mucus and tissue from the placental implantation site and the uterus after the birth of a baby. May continue several weeks and vary in amount. Begins red, gradually clearing to colorless serum.
Normal postpartum bleeding.
Vaginal discharge of blood, mucus, and tissue that takes place during the first week or two after childbirth.
a discharge from the uterus and vagina that occurs after delivery. Lochia appears bloody for the first three to four days. It changes to a pinkish-brown within a week of delivery, and then to white or yellow. Lochia will appear less bloody after two weeks, but can continue for six to eight weeks postpartum.
postpartum discharge which is often blood-stained, but not foul-smelling.
The discharge from the vagina that occurs for several days to weeks after childbirth.
Vaginal discharge in which excess uterine tissue is expelled after delivery. This bleeding can last two to four weeks after birth.
The discharge of blood, mucus, and other fluids from the vagina after childbirth.
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 and progresses through three stages.