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Bleeding 3 weeks after c section?

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BowlOfSunshine · 28/06/2026 04:35

Was wondering how long did your bleeding last for after an emergency section the last couple of weeks ive been in panty liners but it doesnt seem to be stopping or changing just a constant drip 🙈

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mondaytosunday · 30/07/2026 06:25

About six weeks. I remember being surprised as they didn’t seem to have covered this in my antenatal classes - in fact considering how many births end up as sections they seemed to pretty much ignore them! I dint know why I assumed a section meant you might bleed less, it seemed to go on forever.

underthethree · 30/07/2026 06:17

I bled for 8 weeks after both of my csections.

ChateauProvence · 28/06/2026 18:50

Well over 6 weeks and i remember thinking it was a long time

stackhead · 28/06/2026 17:54

About 8 weeks with my first section. Though it tapered off and started again so im not sure if it stopped and then I got a period...

5 weeks with the second section.

EarlGreywithLemon · 28/06/2026 17:52

10-11 weeks with both sections!

Stegosaur · 28/06/2026 08:56

Lochia typically lasts the same length of time after a section as a vaginal birth (2-6 weeks is average but can be a lot longer). The length of time is less important than looking out for signs of infection.

Chiapotayto · 28/06/2026 08:53

Around 6-8 weeks after both my planned sections.

I think people assume that bleeding after a c section is minimal but the uterus still has to shed no matter how you gave birth.

doodlejump1980 · 28/06/2026 08:51

I bled for 10 weeks after my section.

RoseField1 · 28/06/2026 08:50

Post partum bleeding can last for 6 weeks and a fair bit longer is also usual. It makes no difference how you delivered the baby.

NCMounjaro · 28/06/2026 08:49

Mine was 14 years ago but i remember it being at least 6 weeks if not longer. Going for a walk or any kind of exertion made it worse. If you’re at the panty liner stage already I’d say that’s pretty good going, post partum bleeding however you delivered is very normal, congrats by the way!

Jellyofftheplate · 28/06/2026 08:48

11 weeks after my second