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bleeding

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pinkyp · 04/01/2011 23:29

4 weeks after labour,when will it stop?, its stated getting heavier (nothing dramatic) the past 2 days - could it be my 1st period? i bf (if that makes any difference?)

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chocolateefudge · 05/01/2011 05:00

yes it is likely to be your first period, they can come as soon as 4 weeks after you have delivered (you will be extremely fertile at this point and can ovulate as early as 2 weeks after delivery). Periods come back earlier especially if not breast feeding.

pinkyp · 05/01/2011 12:04

I thought i might of got away it it til a bit longer with fully bf. At least the bleeding might stop in the next week or so at long friggin last!

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