The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

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A Study on the Duration and Character of Lochia in Women Hospitalized at Korean Medical Postpartum Care Center

한방병원 부속 산후조리원을 이용한 산모의 산후 오로 기간과 특징에 관한 고찰

  • Cho, Seung-Hee (Dept. of Korean Gynecology and Obstetrics, College of Korean Medicine, Won-Kwang University) ;
  • Kim, Song-Baek (Dept. of Korean Gynecology and Obstetrics, College of Korean Medicine, Won-Kwang University)
  • 조승희 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실) ;
  • 김송백 (원광대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학교실)
  • Received : 2013.07.15
  • Accepted : 2013.08.19
  • Published : 2013.08.30
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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the duration of lochia in women hospitalized at Korean medical postpartum care center and to identify factors that influence duration of lochia. Methods: On the obstetric variables of 315 cases, the duration of lochia was analyzed. In the postpartum care center, the obstetric variables were asked of 315 cases of women, and who examined a body composition. After discharge, women were surveyed for the duration of lochia by telephone. Results: The median duration of lochia was 30 days and the range was 18~53 days. Maternal age, parity and mode of delivery were associated with its duration. So, its duration was longer on women over the age of 35, multipara and women had a Cesarean section. Its duration was correlated with gestational age and BMI before pregnancy, but not neonatal gender, birth weight, maternal BMI change during pregnancy, maternal body weight gain, BMI before delivery. Conclusions: It was 30 days that the median duration of lochia of women who had been got Korean medical postpartum care management, and which was slightly different from previous studies. And it was influenced by maternal age, parity, mood of delivery, gestational age and BMI before pregnancy. In future more studies or surveys for the duration of lochia of women with no treatment, lochial pattern and so on should be done.

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