Help protect children from gaming harms.

Take our survey

Please or to access all these features

Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

Fresh red bleeding 3 weeks after c-section

11 replies

sassack · 18/10/2021 18:51

I stopped bleeding about 5 days ago and today woke up properly bleeding again, mucusy bright red blood :( has anyone had this please

OP posts:
Loki01 · 18/10/2021 19:01

Yes, I am also 3 weeks after c-section. Was told that the bleeding can be on and off for the 6 weeks.
I also have red mucusy blood at the moment. Nothing to worry about.

DorotheaHomeAlone · 18/10/2021 19:02

Yes, the bleeding can stop if you rest a lot and start up again as you become more active. Nothing to worry about.

NeurologicallySpeaking · 18/10/2021 19:05

Have a rest though. This happened to me when I went too quickly. Bad things can happen to the scar if you overdo it.

sassack · 18/10/2021 19:21

Thank you so so much I think my post natal anxious brain is catastrophising!!!!!!

OP posts:
sassack · 18/10/2021 21:33

Anyone else to reassure me ???

OP posts:
mynameiscalypso · 18/10/2021 21:35

I had this. I think it's quite common. Being active just seems to dislodge more 'stuff'. It stopped at about 6 weeks for me and then two days later, my period came back so that was fun.

ShowOfHands · 18/10/2021 21:40

It happened to me too. I was doing too much.

If you're otherwise well, no pain, smell or fever, just take it easy and it should ease.

chasingmyrainbow · 22/10/2021 08:43

I'm 15 days PP and bleeding more heavily than I was in the first two weeks - bright red etc. I'm sure it's totally normal! Smile

stackhead · 22/10/2021 09:07

Yep I had this. I bled in various amounts for 6 weeks following c-section. It's your body telling you to take it a bit easier.

northernsunshine · 11/12/2024 15:39

In a similar situation at the moment just wanting to find out if all was ok for you ladies? Thanks

Nc546888 · 11/12/2024 17:50

It came and went for me with both c sections.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread