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When Will My Bleeding Stop And Is It Bleeding From C Section Scar?
It been 8 weeks after my 2 nd c section. I bleed for about 5 weeks after my c section then it started to taper off, only for my period to come on! It's been about 3 weeks and I am still bleeding. It seems to come and go. Will it ever stop? Is this blood coming from my csection scar within my uterus or what?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Every women bleeds after having her baby (lochia), whether the birth was vaginal or by caesarean section. It's how your body gets rid of the lining of your uterus (womb) after birth. The blood may come out in gushes, or flow more evenly, similar to a heavy period.
The bleeding will change colour and become lighter as your uterus heals and returns to its pre-pregnancy size. At first, the flow of lochia will be heavy and bright red, and may have clots in it. Gradually, it will change to pink then brown, and eventually to yellow-white.
You may bleed for as little as two weeks to three weeks, or for as long as six weeks after having your baby. The flow will gradually become less. Red lochia usually tapers off within the first couple of weeks,
As you are having bleeding after 8 weeks, need to consult your doctor. any retained membranes can result in prolonged bleeding, which need to be removed.
Regards
Every women bleeds after having her baby (lochia), whether the birth was vaginal or by caesarean section. It's how your body gets rid of the lining of your uterus (womb) after birth. The blood may come out in gushes, or flow more evenly, similar to a heavy period.
The bleeding will change colour and become lighter as your uterus heals and returns to its pre-pregnancy size. At first, the flow of lochia will be heavy and bright red, and may have clots in it. Gradually, it will change to pink then brown, and eventually to yellow-white.
You may bleed for as little as two weeks to three weeks, or for as long as six weeks after having your baby. The flow will gradually become less. Red lochia usually tapers off within the first couple of weeks,
As you are having bleeding after 8 weeks, need to consult your doctor. any retained membranes can result in prolonged bleeding, which need to be removed.
Regards
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