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postnatal bleeding

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neptune997 · 01/01/2022 04:38

so i had an unplanned c-section at the start of november, was bleeding heavily for a few weeks after the section and then it started to slow down and get lighter. after a few days the bleeding came back heavy again on the 17th of dec and i was having pains that i get when i’m on my period, i’m not breastfeeding so it makes sense. that bleeding stopped after 7 days and that’s usually how long my periods last so i’m assuming it was that. anyway i go to the bathroom now and i’m bleeding again, for the past day when i go for a pee it’s been burning, not a lot but slightly but it seems to have stopped now. i went to the doctors because i thought it could be a uti so they prescribed me antibiotics, i haven’t taken them yet but i’m not wondering if this is normal or if i should go back to the doctors? i feel fine otherwise, i don’t feel unwell or anything x

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dillydallydollydaydream7 · 01/01/2022 05:29

I've had 2 planned sections. First one I bled for 7 days and then completely stopped, second I bled for about 6 weeks! All sounds normal to me but speak to your GP if you want reassurance. Also the heavier the things are you lift, the more you will bleed

Somerandomgirl · 01/01/2022 20:31

Well if they prescribed you antibiotics you should take them. Did they test your urine? Did u explain to them u had c section and bleeding for so long? You can ask your midwife still too ...
I had weeks and weeks of bleeding too but wasnt heavy so i dont know.....

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