How long does your first period last for after having a baby?

Question

I had a c-section 8 weeks ago and so far my period has lasted 10 days. Before i became pregnant it only use to last about 4 days. I just started back on the pill as well.

I am also not breastfeeding.

Answer 1

Your hormones are totally different now than they were during and before you had your baby. Your body might not be agreeing with the birth control you are using or you might just be having a longer period. If your period lasts any longer though or is exceptionally red or heavy I would call your doctor. I went through 4 different brands and strengths of birth control before I found ones that would work for me. Some of the lower dosages made me bleed constantly.

Answer 2

I was breastfeeding so it may make a difference, but I didn't get my period for 8 months after I had my son. Then the first one was almost 3 weeks long. Then for about 6 months I was on my period for anywhere from 4-23 days then off for up to 3 days and back on. It was HELL. After my son turned 18 months and still now. I am not normal. Sometimes I go up to 3 months without a period and then have them up to 2 weeks long. Its not fun.

Answer 3

I think it depends on if you are breastfeeding or not. I have had two children and with both of them didn't start until like 9 months after they were born, but I was breastfeeding. I was really light also for awhile. I would maybe call your doc and see, with a c-section I think things are totally different, whether you breastfeed or not. Good luck, I feel bad for you, dealing with your body after birth is hard enough let alone having the lovley monthly thing back already. Call your doc for sure.

Answer 4

FOREVER<<<<< It isn't a period it is called "flow" I had my first period about four weeks after the flow stopped and it was about 10 days before it went away too...even the second period after four weeks later was long....everybody is different but no s***...The funny thing was that after that I didn't have it anymore...the breeast feeding shut it down until I went in for my one year check up....but you can still get pregnant...

Answer 5

Im going on 4 weeks!

Answer 6

I also had a c-section and didn't breastfeed and mine lasted about 7 weeks