lochia

Meanings

• Noun

  The postpartum vaginal discharge that occurs after childbirth, lasting for about 4-6 weeks.

  - "After giving birth, a woman experiences lochia for several weeks."
  - "Lochia is a normal part of the postpartum recovery process."

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Variants

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loch , lochs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lochias', meaning 'flow' or 'discharge'.

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Trivia

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1. Lochia is typically divided into two types: lochia rubra (red lochia) and lochia serosa (white lochia).

2. Red lochia contains blood and is present during the first few days after childbirth, while white lochia is present later in the postpartum period.

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Related Concepts

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1. Postpartum recovery: The period following childbirth during which a woman's body recovers from the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and childbirth.

2. Placenta: A large, flat, circular organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus.

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Culture

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In many cultures, lochia is considered a sign of a successful childbirth and a symbol of new life.

How to Memorize "lochia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman sitting on a birthing stool, holding her newborn baby, while lochia flows from her body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lochia' with the postpartum period and the process of new life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Lochia, a flow of new life' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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