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Postnatal health

As with all health-related issues, please seek advice from a RL health professional if you're worried about anything.

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Bleeding post c section

8 replies

Baby1onboard11 · 05/02/2019 15:35

Hi all,

I am going doctors but am wondering if anyone has experienced the same.

I had a EMCS 12 weeks ago after no progress during induction. I have been back on birth control since my 6 week check so I should not be bleeding except for pill breaks or the odd bit of spotting.

However, I am bleeding every day and enough to need sanitary towels. It smells vile and is dark black so I presume old blood. The only time I have not bled since having my baby, is bizarrely when I am on the pill break - the time I should be bleeding.

Has anyone else experienced this? I feel constantly dirty down below as a result

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MaudebeGonne · 05/02/2019 15:40

No, you should not be still having heavy bleeding 12 weeks post c section. I would suggest your GP needs to make you an urgent gynea appointment.

eurochick · 05/02/2019 17:27

That doesn't sound right at all. Please see a dr.

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Baby1onboard11 · 06/02/2019 13:53

Thank you for the the replies and the extra kick up the bum to go. I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully be resolved soon

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roundligament · 06/02/2019 13:54

I stopped bleeding honestly less then 10 days after a c section

CoastalLife · 06/02/2019 13:56

I bled for just over nine weeks after my c section. Definitely get it checked out as a matter of urgency, but try not to panic in the meantime.

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Baby1onboard11 · 06/02/2019 14:38

@CoastalLife - please ignore if it’s too personal/private but I can ask what was the reason behind your bleeding?

I’m not much of a worrier but I’d rather be armed with knowledge of potential outcomes

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CoastalLife · 06/02/2019 17:07

Mine just turned out to be normal, no underlying cause or issue. This was almost 3 years ago now so presumably if there was something going on then it would have come to light by now. It wasn't a heavy flow by any means, but was very dark as you describe and I did need pads. 12 weeks is a long time to be bleeding so you definitely need to be looked at ASAP, but bleeding can go on longer in some people and not be a sign of anything sinister so it really is best not to worry.

smellsofelderberries · 12/02/2019 10:16

I had bleeding for ages after my vaginal delivery and it ended up being a uterine infection. A course of antibiotics cleared it up v quickly! Hope the Dr can give you some answers.

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