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Sometimes, ​lochia –​ or the post-birth discharge that contains blood, mucus and uterine tissue – lasts up to six weeks after delivery, but it tends to lighten up over time.

In rare instances auto-infection may result from spontaneous decomposition of the lochia, of bits of decidua, of coagula of blood, of necrosed tissue, or in consequence of severe instrumental labors.

If consequent on parturition the lochia cease or become offensive.

The lochia were discharged regularly; and in three weeks, she was able to sit up, and in three more, quite well.

In other cases the lochia continues too long, or in too great quantity, owing to the deficiency of venous absorption.