Lochia

Word LOCHIA
Character 6
Hyphenation ‖Lo chi a
Pronunciations /ˈlɒkɪə/

Definitions and meanings of "Lochia"

What do we mean by lochia?

The normal uterine discharge of blood, tissue, and mucus from the vagina after childbirth. noun plural

In Greek myth, a surname of the goddess Artemis (Diana), as the protectress of women in childbirth. noun

NL. A genus of noctuid moths of the subfamily Cosmiinæ, based upon the Australian L. apicalis. noun

In medicine, the evacuations from the womb and vagina which follow childbirth.

The discharge from the womb and vagina which follows childbirth. noun plural

Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth. noun

Substance discharged from the vagina (cellular debris and mucus and blood) that gradually decreases in amount during the weeks following childbirth noun

Normal post-partum vaginal discharge; blood, mucus, and placental tissue that are discharged from a female's vagina (similar to menstruation) for several weeks after she has given birth.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lochia

  • Synonyms for lochia
  • Lochia synonyms not found!!!
  • Antonyms for lochia
  • Lochia antonyms not found!

The word "lochia" in example sentences

The bleeding that happens after the birth is called lochia. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

This discharge, called lochia, is blood mixed with material from the uterine lining that supported the baby in the womb. ❋ THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE (2008)

They call it lochia, and technically it isn’t just blood, but a combination of blood, mucus, and tissue from your uterus. ❋ Dawn Meehan (2010)

After birth, you’ll have a lot of vaginal bleeding called lochia. ❋ Janet Whalley (2005)

You continue to lose blood in your lochia for a few weeks. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

Within ten days, lochia diminishes and becomes pale pink or rust in color. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

You quickly begin passing lochia, the heavy red discharge made of the extra blood and fluid that supported your pregnancy and the uterine lining that sustained your baby. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

Women who have C-sections may have lochia for a shorter period of time, because much of this material is removed during surgery. ❋ THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE (2008)

Like lochia, uterine cramping is a normal part of recovery from childbirth. ❋ THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE (2008)

Doctors and midwives tell you to wait until your stitches are healed and your vaginal flow lochia is almost gone. ❋ Janet Whalley (2005)

Cross Reference for Lochia

  • Lochia cross reference not found!

What does lochia mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Book Name Author
Worth Billions E-Book Lexy Timms
The Next Girl E-Book Carla Kovach
The Silent Dolls E-Book Rita Herron
The American Wife E-Book Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
Guardian E-Book W.J. May
Best IOS App Reviews