On which of the postpartum days can the client expect lochia serosa?

Days 3 to 10 PP

On the third and fourth PP days. the lochia becomes a pale pink or brown and contains old blood. serum. leukocytes. and tissue debris. This type of lochia usually lasts until PP day 10. Lochia rubra usually last for the first 3 to 4 days PP. Lochia alba. which contain leukocytes. decidua. epithelial cells. mucus. and bacteria. may continue for 2 to 6 weeks PP.