I had a baby almost seven weeks ago. I bled for about 2 and a half weeks.. and it stopped. Now about a week and a half ago I have been bleeding again. I assumed this is my period now.. but my flow doesnt seem to be getting lighter and normally I only have a period for a week.. any ideas or info?
2007-03-08 15:23:06 · 10 answers · asked by icantbeatyouinchess 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Six to eight weeks is normal. After that, definitely say something to you doctor.
2007-03-08 15:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by QDPie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What??? Six to eight weeks? (That's what the first responder said!!! -- Yikes!!) I only bled for 2-3 weeks tops! How dreaded the thought of bleeding for 6-8 weeks solid!
Now really, I think this is your body getting back on target. It does sound like this is the start of your periods again. It normally will go from a week to 10 days. That's about the norm. If you are experiencing it any longer than that, call your OB and question them on it. I'm sure they'll help you feel at ease.... not like some of these responders.
Are you nursing???
2007-03-08 15:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by momto3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's common to bleed after birth for about 6 weeks, so I don't think this is a real period, just still cleaning the uterus out. Call your doctor/nurse and ask them if you are still worried.
It's different for everyone, and is affected by different things like breastfeeding. I got my first period after the birth of my son when he was 5.5 months old, and I breastfed.
2007-03-08 15:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by Margie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually 6 weeks long or so, which is why your ob/gyn probably told you to schedule your next check up about 6 weeks after your delivery. This is one of those things that it would have been nice to know before you had your baby, huh? :)
2007-03-08 15:28:50 · answer #4 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow i was bleeding for about 5 weeks then stopped a week then started bleeding again for another week! i assumed it was my period too? but mine was (sorry for the detailed info) dark red blood and was very heavy all the way through
2007-03-08 15:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by missmeliss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bled for 8 loooooong weeks after I had my son. Some days it would lighten up and other it was heavy.
Give it a few weeks!
2007-03-08 15:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by marmarsie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you dont have your period for 9 months it messes with your cycle a bit kindda like birth control, you are on it, you have controlled periods but as soon as you get off of it it just flows. try this site it has a couple questions similar to what you are asking good luck
http://www.babyant.com/noname276.html
2007-03-08 15:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's like 6 weeks after you have the baby. you might want to talk to your ob doctor and see what they say.
2007-03-08 15:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by fruitloop247 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
different for everyone. Just wait it out and if you are still concerned then ring your dr
2007-03-08 15:26:18 · answer #9 · answered by Katie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first is always ruff call your Ob and talk to them about it
2007-03-08 16:06:32 · answer #10 · answered by Here's Your Sign !!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋