is this normal

[daisychain1991]

Hello all, I gave birth 13 weeks ago.
At 8 weeks post partum I had what I thought was my period. It only lasted an hour though and was very light. Last week I had the same and again today.
I am also having terrible hot flushes and night sweats. Is this normal? I am concerned but don't want to go to go if its all natural after giving birth!

Would you be able to ring your GP surgery just to ask for advice or even a midwifery unit (they'd know better) Mention the hot flushes.
To be honest I never really paid much attention to any bleeding afterwards, I just waited for it all to stop. It's a pain in the arse.

I probably should, just don't want to feel I am wasting there time. I bled for about a week after then stopped so when I had a bleed at eight weeks I just assumed it was my period.

Don't worry about wasting their time. You have a concern that you want addressed. It's their job.

Maybe not call a midwifery unit actually (they'll be on duty waiting for women in labour) but I'm sure you'd have some midwife's number in the Red book?

Could be a thyroid issue. Best to get it checked x

Might be an infection or retained products - best to go and see your gp.

Thanks all, I will book an appointment first thing Monday. :)