[bumble_bee]

I gave birth to my baby 7 weeks ago. My bleeding died right down to the point where there wasn't much blood at all. When there wasn't much at all I have been passing tiny clots and some bigger. 1 was about a 5th of my palm. A 9 days ago I started bleeding again. At first I thought this is my period starting but now its been 9 days. The clots are now tiny, tiny but am still bleeding. I am not on any medication or pill either. I had a c-section with my first child and my bleeding didn't last this long. I had a forceps delivery this time round. I am sure how they are born doesn't effect bleeding though. Unless I am wrong. I am just wondering if this is normal?

[DoulaLC]

Hi bumble_bee,

Yes, it can be normal to still have some bleeding. It is usually not a concern as long as it is not heavy bleeding. Did you have your postpartum check-up yet? Are you breastfeeding?
You are correct, the avenue of birth would not make a difference in the bleeding.

If it continues, or become heavy, you can always give your doctor a call.

[bumble_bee]

I went to the doctors 2 days after posting this and turned out I had retained placenta. I was pretty sure something was up so I'm glad I went to doctors. I became quite ill. I had no energy and fall asleep given the chance, felt dizzy and weak. All from the amount of blood lost.
Thanks for your comment anyway :)

[DoulaLC]

Being ill, lethargic, feeling dizzy and weak, would definitely be red flags. Glad you went to the doctors. Hope you are feeling better!

[bumble_bee]

Yeah definitely! Yeah I'm feeling better in the sense of not bleeding hardly now. Still getting my energy back up but I'll be back to 100% soon.