Three Stages of Lochia

Lochia RUBRA  – bright red color, bloody consistency, fleshy odor, may contain small clots,
transient flow increases during breastfeeding and upon rising. Lasts 1 to 3 days after delivery.
Lochia SEROSA – pinkish brown color and serosanguineous consistency. Lasts from
approximately day 4 to day 10 after delivery.
Lochia ALBA  – yellowish, white creamy color, fleshy odor. Lasts from approximately day 11 up to
and beyond 6 weeks postpartum