Sequence of lochia during puerperium is: March 2012
Ans: C i.e. Rubra --> serosa --> alba Lochia is the vaginal discharge for the first fonight during puerperium. Depending upon the variation of the colour of the discharge, is named as: (1) Lochia rubra (red) 1-4 days. (2) Lochia serosa (yellowish/ pink) 5-9 days. (3) Lochia alba (white) 10-15 days.
Serosa --> alba --> rubra
Rubra --> alba --> serosa
Rubra --> serosa --> alba
Alba --> serosa --> rubra