Postnatal bleeding

[Newmother321]

Ok let's talk postnatal bleeding....

For a bit of context I delivered baby via forceps and an episiotomy in theatre 2 weeks ago.

My bleeding has recently changed from the fresh red blood to a dark red/brown mucus-y blood. It's only really there when I wipe, it's almost like it's too thick to transfer straight to the pad. Is this normal?
I've spiked a temperature on 2 separate evenings and I'm worried it could be a sign of infection? But the next morning the temperature has gone so could just be hormones?

Also when does the bleeding stop? I'm so fed up with it already :(

What was your temperature? Did you tell your midwife?

I bled for 6 weeks both times.

Bleeding can continue for as long as 6-8 weeks. It can tail off and get heavier again throughout and the blood does change colour and consistency but if it's very mucousy that doesn't sound right from my experiences. Does it smell?
Have you been discharged from the midwife? If you're spiking a temp on and off and have concerns about the bleeding, it would be worth mentioning it (speak to GP if no longer under midwife care).

Hi 🖐 I bled for nearly 9 weeks after my daughter was born. It went from fresh red blood to thick and dark by about 7 weeks.. it also smelt quite bad which alerted me to call my GP. I had an infection and they prescribed antibiotics which immediately stopped the bleeding. It might be worth a chat with your HV or GP.

I had DS1 via episiotomy and forceps. I bled for about 8 weeks postpartum. Nobody tells you about it, do they? What's happening to you @Newmother321 sounds very normal, but contact your midwife or GP if you are concerned.