Hi I gave birth 61/2 weeks ago and still have quite a bit of bleeding, it stopped for two days and then came back on as if I was having a period and dosen't seem to be subsidding at all any ideas if I should be worried form time to time I get clots this is my main concern?

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Originally Posted by sarahglencross

hi i gave birth 61/2 weeks ago and still have quite a bit of bleeding, it stopped for two days and then came back on as if i was having a period and dosen't seem to be subsidding at all any ideas if i should be worried form time to time i get clots this is my main concern?

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Could be your periods resuming, but it could also be due to some placenta being retained. Did you have your postpartum checkup yet? It is often at 6 weeks. Might be wise to have it checked... that way it will either be taken care of if need be or you will have some peace of mind that all is well.