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Passing tissue, but not pregnant?

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namechange1227 · 28/01/2021 22:24

Hi there,

This evening, I went to the toilet and felt as if I had maybe taken my first period after giving birth 8 weeks ago. I noticed this tissue down the toilet, but had no bleeding, even when wiping? I actually put a glove on to get it so I could have a look (sorry I know it’s so horrid, I’m embarrassed at even posting the photo but I just never experienced anything like this after having my first child), I had some mild cramps, nothing painful, just uncomfortable. I did think a couple of days ago that I might be taking a urine infection but it hasn’t come to anything and I feel fine now where that’s concerned. I’m overdue my smear test but have already been told to wait to 12 weeks post birth so I still have another month. Is this postpartum related or something else? I had a completely straight forward pregnancy and labour. No stitches, no huge blood loss during or after, can anyone help? Thanks for reading.

Passing tissue, but not pregnant?
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Kettlingur · 28/01/2021 22:33

Did they check that the whole placenta came out? I'd call your obgyn / midwife / the place where you gave birth.

namechange1227 · 28/01/2021 22:39

@Kettlingur Yeah they checked the placenta after birth and seemed to be happy with it. They had actually shown it to me and talked me through it so they were thorough, I wouldn’t have thought they would have missed anything.. it’s strange though isn’t it? And 8 weeks down the line too....

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nimbuscloud · 28/01/2021 22:41

Maybe call the hospital tomorrow and get it checked. If you feel well though and not feverish or ill I’d say it’s nothing to be too worried about

Bxh2012 · 30/03/2022 21:31

Hello! Any update on this. I am 8 weeks postpartum and experiencing the same thing

SiaSunday12 · 03/04/2022 19:47

@Bxh2012 Hi, I called my health visitor and had shown her the photos. She said it sounded like the lining of my womb, just shedding and thinning back down. Hope this makes sense. I had no other problems after this. Hope you’re ok.

Bxh2012 · 03/04/2022 19:59

Thanks for your response my doctor says it might be the same thing. I go for an ultrasound Wednesday! Appreciate you Smile

SiaSunday12 · 04/04/2022 20:41

@Bxh2012 It’s good that they are giving you an ultrasound to check. Please let me know how it goes, this wasn’t something that was offered when I experienced this. Hope you’re okSmile

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