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Is this bleeding normal?

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baiyu · 15/06/2008 00:37

I gave birth nearly 5 weeks (naturally) and had normal lochia, getting lighter and lighter until today when it has gone back to red from pale browny colour. It isn't heavy but definitely red. I haven't started doing any major exercise or doing anything differently. Can't contact midwives or HV til Monday unless it's an emergency but I'm a bit concerned and would like some advice please. Should I be worried? Thanks for your help

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emma1977 · 15/06/2008 00:40

Sounds like AF has arrived.

Don't be concerned unless it is very smelly or itchy, which could indicate infection.

ButterflyMcQueen · 15/06/2008 00:45

i think this is normal
lochia can ebb and flow...mention it to midwife but imo i would not be concerned
i dont think it is period just lochia

baiyu · 15/06/2008 11:43

What's AF?
Thanks for the reassurance!

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probablyaslytherin · 15/06/2008 12:45

AF is mumsnetspeak for period.

probablyaslytherin · 15/06/2008 12:46

Sorry, posted too soon, abbreviation for Aunty Flo

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