Should my first period be this heavy after birth?

Question

I had my baby 4 weeks ago and I just got my first period.. I am wearing a super tampon and a pad. I have to change both at least every thirty minutes. The cramps are horrible. Please help....Is this normal?

Answer 1

Call your doctor now--your period shouldn't be that heavy--changing every 30 minutes!?!. That kind of bleeding might be okay for right after delivering a baby, but not now. It is also a bit early to wear tampons--wait a couple more weeks until your body has returned to it's normal size again so the tampon will fit properly.

Answer 2

Get to The Doctor ASAP. You may have retained bits of the placenta or be hemorrhaging! Even if you are not breastfeeding, this is probably not your period. Your body has to ovulate 2 weeks or so before a period. Most women have lochia for 6 weeks or so after birth. I had it for 10 weeks because I couldn't sit down and take it easy.

I am not an alarmist, but that is a lot of blood. Go to the doctor, or urgent care ASAP!!!

Also, no tampons for 6 weeks because your cervix is still thinned from birth and you can introduce bacteria into your uterus and get sepsis or other infections.

Answer 3

My aunt had a period so bad after giving birth and they told her to not wear tampons so she had to wear depends because it was to heavy for a pad. Good Luck it should get better. You can always ask your doctor to ease your mind.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

GET THAT TAMPON OUT NOW!!!!!!!!

You should not be inserting anything into your vagina for at least 6 weeks....you're could get infection.

You should also call the doctor....NOW! I don't want to frighten you, but it could be a uterine bleed.....anytime you go through more than one pad an hour you should call.

Good luck and CALL NOW!!!! SERIOUSLY!

Answer 6

I would not be wearing a tampon, allow your body to do what it should. If you feel dizzy or weak seek mediacl help ASAP.

It may be normal, but be aware. If you are concerned, trust your instincts and get it checked out under medial care.

Better safe than sorry.

Answer 7

First off how long have you been bleeding? After my first child I bled for 6 weeks do to hemorrhoids. Visit your doctor and have an examination to see if there is something wrong then go from there.

Answer 8

I usually bled for four weeks or so after giving birth. Not heavily, but bleeding nonetheless. (I had c-sections.) It was considered normal. I sure didn't like it though.
I also noticed that my cycles changed after giving birth, i.e., they were longer, or the periods were longer, or the bleeding was heavier.
Still, I agree with those who've said you ought to speak to your OB-Gyn to see if it's "normal" for you.
Good luck to you!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

You should contact a doctor. You also should not be using tampons at this point. It can get lost up their or cause infection.