How long til I stop bleeding after the birth?

[horsygirl]

Hi folks can anyone tell me how long I am going to be 'losing' for? My LO is one month tomoro and I have been bleeding continually since the birth. Much lighter now, but the bleeding has gone bright red again. Could this be a period? (I'm breastfeeding so I doubt that) thanks!

I bled for just over 6 weeks (it finally stopped just before my 6 week check up). It's really annoying to bleed for so long, isn't it?
Red blood can sometimes be a sign that you're over-doing it, could that be the case?

2 weeks both times

6 weeks with DS1
8 weeks with DS2

just over six weeks. i had a change as well almost like a period at the end.

thank you i'll stop worring now