Tag: lohiile

What are lochia The vaginal secretions that appear after every birth, whether natural or by caesarean section, are called lochia. They are made up of blood, mucus and uterine tissue. The smell is similar to that of menstrual discharge, but this discharge called lochia can last for up to several weeks. The lochia is initially heavy and gradually decreases in volume to a lighter flow and then slowly disappears[...]