Lochia lasts for:

Ans. C. 3 weeksLOCHIA* It is the vaginal discharge for the first fortnight during puerperium.* It has 3 phases, which may extend upto 3 weeks.* Lochia rubra: 1-4 days; red in color* Lochia serosa: 5-9 days; the color is yellowish or pink or pale brownish* Lochia alba: 10-15 days; pale white color* Duration of the Lochia alba beyond 3 weeks suggests local genital lesion