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    Jan 19, 2012, 12:57 AM
    Severe bleeding 6 weeks after having a baby?
    I had my baby 6 weeks ago and didn't have much bleeding but on new years day I started to bleed very heavily it is still continuing and is still very heavy there is no pain just constant flooding
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    Jan 19, 2012, 04:27 AM
    Hi ksutxp,

    It would be wise to contact your doctor or midwife to have it checked. One possible cause for excessive bleeding could be that a part of the placenta has remained and would need to be removed.
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