Down there PP (Sorry kind of gross)

JameRoo430

Okay so I am 5 weeks PP and it still hurts a bit down there.  (I did tear a bit and have a few stitches but I felt about the same in the hospital down there that I do now, 5 weeks later!)  My OB thought I might have a UTI although the test came back negative so I have been treated for it twice!  No luck, but they gave me the crappy prescription for BFing mommy's.  They never checked my stitches once I was discharged.  They asked if I had any other signs of infection and when I didn't they never even bothered to check! 

   It has been 5 weeks and my discharge was turning to yellowish but now I am bleeding a little too.  Is this normal?  I have my 6 week appt next Wed but I am a little nervous that maybe I shouldn't wait that long.  I keep talking to my Dr. though and they don't seem to think it's cause for concern.  Anyone else know if this sounds normal?

april_lynn_08

Yellow (or any color besides clear, for that matter) discharge would of sent a red flag to me. I would of called right that minute.

april_lynn_08

Oh, I didn't read that you've already told your Dr and he didn't seem concerned. If it really bothers you though, I'd make an appointment.

arob2009

April_Lynn_08:

Yellow (or any color besides clear, for that matter) discharge would of sent a red flag to me. I would of called right that minute.

 

I've heard this before too, but my discharge has always had a yellowish tint, so when I had some PP, I wasn't too worried.  I always think that you are the best judge of when something is wrong.  it sounds like you are doing the right thing by being persistent with your doctor. 

firsttogo

Yellow/clear is VERY normal for PP bleeding. It fades from bright red to brown to pink to yellow to clear. It is also normal to be a little sore for a while. I would talk to your Dr. but certainly if your gut tells you something is not right, I would not wait to see him! Good luck! They should check your stitches next week.