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Is It Normal To Have Headaches, Back Pain And Nausea After Childbirth?
ok, I gave birth to my daughter on september 10, i bled for 3 weeks. then i got my first "period" about a month later but it lasted 8 weeks non stop bleeding followed by extreme headaches and mild stomach cramp with lower back pain. and now im bleeding again this makes my fourth day, and it is saturating a pad within one to two hours. the heache and back pain are back with now nausea and stomach cramps. is this normal or what can i do.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
Hello,
It is common for menstrual disturbances to happen soon after an abortion or childbirth due to the prolonged presence of the hormone progesterone only. The symptoms you have suggest general weakness, anemia and perhaps postural problems faced as the baby is nursed. The fact that you are bleeding heavily calls for the need to get immediate medical attention. You should be evaluated for the presence of any infection, retained products or another pregnancy in the process of abortion. You may need styptics and hormones. Take care.
It is common for menstrual disturbances to happen soon after an abortion or childbirth due to the prolonged presence of the hormone progesterone only. The symptoms you have suggest general weakness, anemia and perhaps postural problems faced as the baby is nursed. The fact that you are bleeding heavily calls for the need to get immediate medical attention. You should be evaluated for the presence of any infection, retained products or another pregnancy in the process of abortion. You may need styptics and hormones. Take care.
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