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tntmiguez
Apr 26, 2007, 02:36 AM
I just had a baby 10 weeks ago and I started this month on the 5 and its now the 26... is this normal since I just had a baby or no? Its heavy and there are clots.. I also did just start birth control- the nuva ring..?

J_9
Apr 26, 2007, 04:29 AM
This is not uncommon. However, it is important you contact your doctor to make sure that it is normal for you.

buggage
Apr 26, 2007, 11:30 AM
I agree with J9, it could be normal for you,esp since you just started because. Its not uncommon to bleed for an extended period after baby is born.and every woman is different in how long and how much they bleed. However, it is very important for you to talk to your doctor about this, to make sure that it is something not to be concerned about and the amount of bleeding and size of the clots. Since they know the history of the baby's birth, etc, they will better be able to judge how long the bleeding should take place, etc. Congrats on the new baby!

Emland
Apr 26, 2007, 11:32 AM
I agree with the first 2 posts. I bled for 2 months after each of my kids (sorry if that is TMI) - but I had a lot of hormonal balance issues with each.

Talk to your OB.

buggage
Apr 26, 2007, 11:48 AM
Yes, I'm pretty sure I bled for about 4 weeks after my first son. Then a few weeks later, I started up my period, right back to the way I did before I got pregnant. Just have to make sure that all is well from the doctor.