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lochia [′lō·kē·ə] (medicine) The discharge from the uterus and vagina during the first few weeks after labor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These lochia landing strips are the perfect cushion for sore hen parts postpartum. The discharge of the lochia, which can last anywhere from a week to a month and a half, indicated an instability in the woman's system that spelled impurity, and thus danger to a sucking infant. Lochia, discharged vaginally, indicates that healing is occurring at the site of the placenta. |
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