Post Csection Bleeding

[kellybean18]

I had a Csection just over two weeks ago, just wondering what is a normal in terms of Lochia/bleeding? I feel like mine keeps stopping and then suddenly will be heavier - is this normal? How long does it last? Anything to look out for in terms of infection signs?

Thanks

I think normally you can bleed for a couple of weeks. If your passing large clots or have a bad smell then could be an infection.

Best advice is to call your mw and ask for advice.

Yes mine was like that, then it stopped but came back after a week or so. Completely normal

I bled for a month- I think I went straight into a period. I also had an infected C-sect wound. It was just an awful time, so I really sympathise. Mention it to post natal care team if you are worried🤗

Mine stopped and started like that. Would always get worse if I did more.
HV said anything up to 6 weeks is normal as long as no symptoms of infection, such as a smell or increased pain.
It’s crap! But it gets better.
Congratulations on your baby 💐

@Frolicacid I can’t decide if there is a smell or not which sounds ridiculous I know. Should it have no smell at all? I will raise it with them just worried as we spent a good few days in hospital and I really really don’t want to go back in :/

Maybe ask your gp or midwife to check you over? Mine smelled like blood, if that makes sense. I think if it’s infected, it smells “off.”
Either way, it sounds like you aren’t 100% sure it’s ok, so best to get checked out. Especially as, if it is an infection, the sooner it’s treated the better. I think first line treatment is oral antibiotics, so I doubt you would need hospital.