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The puerperium and breastfeeding
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A woman is 5 weeks postpartum. She asks how long the vaginal loss will continue. What is the most accurate answer?
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The answer is C: It can continue for up to 6 weeks.
Lochia gradually lightens and can last up to 6 weeks.
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