TMI--postpartum question for moms only!!!?

Question

Hello moms.
I just gave birth 5 weeks ago, bled the first week or so, then on and off for a couple of weeks, then just the normal discharge with some spotting now and then ( I wasnt taking it easy..) Now in week 5, I started a birth control pill called microlut (for breastfeeding women) and suddenly I've got what seems like a period? Is this my period? or is this still postpartum stuff?? Or is this from the pill? My husband and I are eager to well, get things rolling, and we want this over with!
I gotta appointment next week but wondered what you other moms thought in the meantime. Has anyone else gone through something similar?
Sorry if this is Too Much Info, but I warned you!
Thanks for your time!

Answer 1

When I had my baby, I stopped bleeding after a couple weeks just like you, and then I went on the Depo-Provera shot afterwards, and I literally bled constantly for 2 and 1/2 months. I quit the shot and went on a different type of birth control called Estrostep, and then I was fine. I would definately call your doctor if this bleeding lasts longer than your normal period, because my body definately had a weird reaction to the first type of birth control I took.

Answer 2

Well, regardless of whether the spotting you are seeing is postpartum bleeding or due to the pill's hormonal influence, you aren't covered for birth control. If you are feeling up to the activity, you certainly can take part- but he will need to use a condom unless you want to chance a sibling in under a year from now. They normally recommend you wait until after the 6 week check, because you need the healing time- but there are plenty of folks that don't wait and things are fine. Your choice timing depends on how you feel about it. The other stuff you need to discuss with your doctor, he would be the best judge of what's going on and why.
Beware the first tumble can be uncomfortable, especially if you had an episiotomy and stitches. The tissue will have healed, but not completely and it will complain. You will also want to have some alternative lubrication on hand, just in case. Tell hubbie not to get to enthusiastic, because the cervix is also on the healing side of things and won't appreciate roughness. Be sure to have an empty bladder, just so it doesn't get irritable either. You are still vulnerable to infection at this point, so don't take any chances. Otherwise, what's up for game is whatever you feel up for.

Answer 3

think ofyou've got strained your pelvic muscle mass too a lot for the time of delivery or you may want to correctly be having some nerve subject matters in the bowel area of your pelvis. i have heard of different women individuals having similar subject matters after childbirth. seek for suggestion out of your ObGyn about it! She'll be able that would truly help you out! HTH!