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Episiotomy scar bleeding 5 weeks after birth

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Mindboggle · 05/08/2013 12:13

My scar has started bleeding again today almost 6 weeks after I gave birth.
I had the impression that things were healing ok, albeit slowly. The blood is bright red and fresh, but I'm not having any other pain apart from a little soreness.
My doctor is away on holiday now, I have called and emailed my midwife but no response yet. I'm not sure whether to go to the hospital. Has this happened to anyone else?

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cravingcake · 05/08/2013 18:39

Not had this happen to me but i would suggest you get a mirror & have a good look yourself. If stiches or part of it looks swollen or is painful then get yourself to a gp. You can see any gp.

Generally once you have had the baby & been signed off te midwives dont want to see you and will tell you to see a gp. If really worried phone out of hours.

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