Library
OB/GYN
·
easy
Normal Postpartum Lochia
Flowchart
Play
Three stages: rubra → serosa → alba.
Decision
Outcome
Decision
Postpartum lochia type — which stage corresponds to which appearance?
✓
Lochia rubra: birth to 3–4 d, dark/bright red; menstrual-like odor; clots decreasing
✓
Lochia serosa: day 4 to 10–14, serosanguineous/pink, gradually decreasing
✓
Lochia alba: day 11 to 6 weeks, white/yellow, creamy, light
✗
Lochia rubra should last 6 weeks
Outcome
Lochia rubra — normal early postpartum bleeding
Outcome
Lochia serosa — normal transitional stage
Outcome
Lochia alba — normal late postpartum discharge