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Meyumm
Dec 15, 2010, 03:26 AM

DoulaLC
Dec 15, 2010, 03:37 AM
Have you had continuous bleeding since giving birth on 7 September? If so, that would not be the norm and it would be wise to have your doctor check as to a possible cause. After giving birth, some women may retain some of the placenta and that can be a cause for continued bleeding.

Meyumm
Dec 15, 2010, 03:46 AM
After giving birth I was on my period but very light then maybe like about a month after I started heavier and now I'm back to bieng light again,and also I stopped for like half a day then back again,now I'm gettn worried because don't know if its normal.

DoulaLC
Dec 15, 2010, 04:14 AM
After birth you will have some bleeding for awhile. It is called lochia and some discharge may last a few weeks. If you aren't breastfeeding, regular periods may start up again about 8 weeks or so after birth. There can be some variations, as everyone is different, but having some bleeding going on for the majority of that time since should be looked into.

Are you on any sort of hormonal birth control? Some women may experience some unusual bleeding because of that and a change may be necessary. Regardless, good idea to see your doctor to determine a possible cause.

Meyumm
Dec 16, 2010, 11:30 AM
I only breastfed for like about a month, and I also am on birth control did get a depo on sep 9. Also got it again after the 3 month mark passed.