I just had my first baby on 3-30 and my question is how long should I bleed. Not discharge but actual period like bleeding?
2007-04-07 07:38:50 · 18 answers · asked by crystal_d_c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well I just learned in my birth class that if you are breastfeeding you should bleed for 2-3 weeks and if you are formula feeding than you should bleed 5-6 weeks. The instructor also told me that after the intial bleeding if breastfeeding you might not get your regular period for 3 months and if you're formula feeding you should get your regular period within a month or month in a half. Congrats on your baby!
2007-04-07 07:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least a month, by your 6 wks check up you should be getting somewhat back to normal! If you are bleeding heavier then a normal period for you then you need to contact your doctor - there may be a problem.
2007-04-07 15:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will vary but don't be alarmed - it can seem like a crazy amount of blood for a good month.....look into iron rich foods and be assured that the bleeding is very normal but asking your doctor about ANYTHING that they didn't tell you about is the best way - we're all different and it will also depend on the kind of birth you had....
2007-04-07 14:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a couple weeks. Seems like I bled for a 2-4, but I could be wrong...It's been 5 years since I did this last. I'll find out again soon!
Congrats on the new baby!!
2007-04-07 14:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by farmersdaughter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. I had a friend who bled for 2 weeks, another for 4 weeks, & another who spotted for about 8 weeks when she finally did stop bleeding about 4 weeks after. It's a very indivdual thing.
2007-04-07 15:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by layla983 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bleed for 6-8 weeks. All women are different.
2007-04-07 14:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bled for 7 weeks. My Dr. told me that if I was to continue to bleed to 8 weeks I would have to get an ultrasound and possibly be put on meds.
Apparently this is not uncommon.
Congrats on your little one. Many happy days ahead.
2007-04-07 14:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I few weeks is normal sometimes women bleed the entrie 6 weeks..make sure your still taking your prenatal vit. b/c your losing blood you need to iron still. But it's also normal for the bleeding to kinda come and go over he 6 weeks too.
2007-04-07 14:45:23 · answer #8 · answered by nicole b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did for the first 6-7 weeks with both of mine. Just keep your activity level down relax, try to keep stress to a minimum take your baths and spray off with water after using the toilet.
2007-04-07 14:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by angel195 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doc told me 6 weeks and i was shocked when i stopped after 2. and i was able to go back to doing what ever i wanted. i was very lucky because i had such an easy labour and no stitchs. my daughter was only 5 lbs 8 oz
2007-04-07 15:02:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋