Podtpartum bleeding

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How long does it last? I know they say 6 weeks, but what are people's actual experiences?

I've always had a thing about wearing pads. I just can't feel like I'm myself and don't want to have to do anything unless i have to. It's stupid and i thought I'd get over this but they make me feel really horrid. And I'm technically not wearing pads, but period underwear which is more comfortable.

The bleeding is incredibly light too which annoys me even more to have to wear something. I haven't worn pads since i was 19. Went on the pill due to heavy period, used tampons, then the cup so never had to think about it.

Anyway it's been 3 weeks for me now. It's annoying me. It's been getting lighter and lighter even on days when i move around more. I'm hoping it will finish soon and i can resume feeling like myself once again.

Yes, i know this is incredibly stupid. I wish i could get over it. But I've always been a bit funny about things like this. Even with clothes I'm fussy. Frankly this bleeding had been worse for me than recovering from this csec.

I felt the same - hated wearing pads. Anyway, to answer your question I think it lasted 3-4 weeks. Hopefully not much longer for you OP.

Oh dear, it's not pleasant but I agree it's 3-4 weeks not 6. Having said that I'm sure I've read somewhere that the bleeding lasts longer after a section than a vaginal birth? Something about more blood loss with vaginal birth during the actual birth itself? I could be wrong about that though.

Just read an article on myexpertmidwife.com/blogs/my-expert-midwife/postpartum-bleeding
Worth a look as it does talks about this in a bith more depth.

My mw said with csec you sometimes have less as they suck it all out. Bit I've also read a few stories saying you get more or less bleeding with csec so maybe it depends on surgeons?

I've never hear it as heavy add people kept saying it would be. Well, but what i consider heavy! First 3 days i had a day 3 period and since then it's been day 4-5 but today it has suddenly got heavier! (Still not that heavy... But i guess more regular than lite if i were to use a tampon) What's this about?! Go away! Hoping it's a last hurrah before it buggers off for good.