I have been bleeding for 5 weeks straight.?

Question

I had my First Child about 5 weeks ago, ever since then I have been bleeding. It stopped maybe about a day but then my period came for the first time since and Mine only usually last on an average of 3-5 days and usually rather light. But it has been over a week now and it is bright red and really heavy. If it doesn't stop By Wednesday I am going to the doctor. Has anyone gone through this? I am worried I am losing to much blood.

Answer 1

do not wait until wednesday, you should be checked now, thats way to long to bleed from having a baby!

Answer 2

Usually, a woman's postpartum bleeding gradually decreases over 3 weeks, and is down to brownish spotting by the end of a month. If you are not breastfeeding, your first period could come at about 4 or 5 weeks after the birth. The first period is often heavier and crampier than what you are used to.
If you have been having pain, I would be concerned. This could be a sign of infection, or just that you have not healed properly.
Otherwise, it is probably OK. Let them know at your 6 week check-up. Call them sooner, if it lasts up to 7 days.
If you are using a hormonal method of birth control, all bets are off. Especially with depo provera (the shot) it can be NORMAL to have spotting or bleeding every day. Usually after the second shot, this greatly improves.
Some people also experience irregular bleeding while using birth control pills or the patch.
Congratulations on your baby! I hope everything works out.
Sherry

Answer 3

You certainly should see the doctor, and sooner rather than later. You could easily be anaemic if you carry on at the present rate, not to mention weak, out-of-sorts, and in no fit state to manage - let alone enjoy - a new baby.

What should send you running to the doctor without passing Go or stopping to collect $200 is if you feel feverish or know that you're running a temperature; if anything other than blood comes away (and you should keep it if at all possible); if anything unusual happens to your milk flow; and if you feel any kind of dragging sensation down there. Those symptoms could indicate puerperal fever, and while that's relatively uncommon now the consequences are very unpleasant indeed and not to be trifled with.

I wish you luck and I wish you and yours all joy with the new life you've brought into the world.

Answer 4

Well, I think that you should go to the doctor tomorrow morning. It is normal for bleeding after birth for 5 or 7 days, then stop. And the first period can be for 5 to 7 days too, even the first after pregnancy.

I think that bleeding for 5 weeks straight is not normal. If you are having bright red and heavy flow, I think that you may have a hemorrhage. First go to the doctor and tell him that to be sure. Or if you can, I think that you should call him right now and ask him if you should go to a hospital right now. You are loosing too much blood and you must be ok for your baby.

Answer 5

no you are not loosing to much blood what you are describing is completely normal and your doc should have told you that already. do not expect your period to be the same as it was before right away if ever again. your body is forever changed but even if your periods do go back to the way they were before pregnancy it will still take a little while for that to happen. it takes a good year for your body to be back to it's pre-pregnancy state, and your periods a good 4-6 months if ever at all. the blood will be bright red for a while.

Answer 6

Are you sure it's your period, and not just more post-partum bleeding?

You normally bleed for about six weeks post-partum. Trying to do too much too soon (physically) can make the bleeding worse, even after it has tapered off.

The rule of thumb is to call the doctor if you're soaking one pad per hour (or more).

And you should be using pads -- not tampons -- until your six-week checkup. Your uterus is still open, and using a tampon could introduce bacteria which could lead to a serious infection.

In the meantime, drink lots of fluids, take your pre-natals, and eat lots of iron-rich foods (broccoli beef is a favorite of mine!)

And... sit back and put your feet up! (I'm betting you're like me, and tried to get back into the swing of things a little too quick!)

Answer 7

Well, the human body can replace from one half pint to a pint in 24 hours. Did the doctor have to take the baby? If so he may have damaged the uterus and/or maybe part of the placenta stayed in and that is why your body is trying to flush it out. Then again, maybe you just need a D&C.

You are right though to do to the doctor ASAP. Good luck.

Answer 8

Did you get a blood attempt to determine you're pregnant? that's oftentimes time-honored for some easy bleeding for the period of early being pregnant and cramping reason the uterus is increasing in length. here in canada they have a well being line which you will call yet I dont understand with reference to the united kingdom. i could bypass to the docs to chat it out yet while that's no longer an decision than bypass to well being midsection. Its to early to objective and stop something that's uncontrolable. I had bleeding at 6 weeks and lower back at 8 weeks with cramping. yet each thing replaced into nice, yet please get your self checked up. maximum suitable of luck! *congrats*

Answer 9

Lochia can last a full 6 weeks, sometimes longer, depending on how quickly your body heals from childbirth. You should be nearing your 6-week checkup; your doctor will do another pelvic on you then and can check then to see if you have any issues with the bleeding.

Answer 10

Are you having any weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness? If not, then you are probably ok. Definitely see your doctor anyway though, and let them decide. I bled for a LONG time after my first child was born too, but I was fine. Keep taking your prenatals, they should help. Hope this helps. By the way, if you ARE having any of the symptoms that I mentioned, please call your doctor right away.

Answer 11

That's normal. After my first, I bled for about six weeks. It's not really a period-there's a name for it, but I can't remember it. Anyway, don't worry. Everything's fine, as long as you're not in pain or clotting or feeling weak and dizzy. Good luck with the little one!