Postpartum Bleeding BF

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Im just looking for other peoples experience on bleeding for longer than a week at 6 weeks postpartum.

My bleeding stopped at 2 weeks after a vaginal birth with ventouse and stitches, but the bright red blood started again just before 5 weeks postpartum and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. I originally thought this could be my period staring again, even though I am exclusively breastfeeding. Now that it’s been longer than a week I am wondering if there could be a problem or if this is normal. I have been active since 3 days after birth so more exercise shouldn’t be causing the issue. I thought I’d ask here before contacting my GP or Health Visitor about this, due to the great information people can leave here, also with it being a Sunday.

Sorry if this is TMI but also thank you in advance

I bled for just over two weeks post partum, then I started bleeding again at four weeks. It was my period, and the next few periods I’ve had have been longer and heavier than normal. I am also exclusively breastfeeding so it’s very disappointing!

Thank you for your reply. It is very disappointing, especially when they say your periods will take longer to return when exclusively breastfeeding. Guess this is just the joys of being a woman!

hey, im having a similar situation. Bleeding stopped at 4 weeks PP and today at almost 7 weeks PP I’m having spotting, also EBF. Wondering if it’s my period, return of pp bleeding or a problem?
how did yours turn out x

Hey, I’m still waiting for my second period so I’m not sure still. Everything was fine at my check up at 8 weeks but I’ve looked into it more and I do think it was my period but it takes a while for your cycle to become regular again. If you are concerned, just ask your gp or health visitor. Congratulations too!!