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Postbirth uterine or vaginal discharge called lochia:
 
  1. is similar to a light menstrual period for the first 6 to 12 hours.
  2. is usually larger after cesarean births.
  3. will usually decrease with ambulation and breastfeeding.
  4. should smell like normal menstrual flow unless there is an infection.
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1. Incorrect. Lochia flow should approximate a heavy menstrual period for the first 2 hours, then steadily decrease.
2. Incorrect. Lochia is usually smaller after cesarean births.
3. Incorrect. Lochia will usually increase with ambulation and breastfeeding.
4. Correct. Offensive odor usually indicates an infection.
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