What Causes Prolonged Bleeding Postpartum?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

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Question : Recently My wife had a labour on 3 May 2017, It is a Normal Delivery but after labour she had lost heavy blood because of cervix tear issue and it was stitched inside. After that bleeding is controlled but every day some little amount of blood is released.

Now she is getting stomach pain for sometimes and having loose motions in black color.(4-5 times/day).
Please let me know is it normal.

Food Details:
Rice afternoon
Brown bread during night times
Milk 3 cups per day

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting the query,

Bleeding persists for 1 to 1 and half months some times. It is normal. You have to be concerned only if it is more.

Loose motion is due to the antibiotic she is taking.

You give her ECONORM powder 3 times a day 1 XXXXXXX mixed in a glass of water.
Give ORS or electrolyte powder also.

Nothing else to be done.

Any issue do follow up.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng