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a clot "larger than the size of a lemon" (pp bleeding)

jenerallyjenerally member
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ok, so I was told not to be concerned about bleeding unless I passed a clot bigger than a lemon.

I just passed one that was probably the size of my cupped hand. Nearly lemon sized. large enough for me to feel it coming out.

1.) it wasn't LARGER than a lemon; should I be concerned?
2.) I don't have a fever or pain ... I think it would be OK to wait until the morning to call my OB. Am I wrong?
3.) what would it mean if it WAS bigger than a lemon? Dr. Google is not being helpful with this info tonight.

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Re: a clot "larger than the size of a lemon" (pp bleeding)

  • MogwaiMogwai
    I would call, just to be safe.  Let the doctor tell you "It isn't a big deal, just come in tomorrow."
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  • MrsL.inMarchMrsL.inMarch
    Whoa... a lemon?! I was told bigger than a walnut and never even had that. I would keep an eye on it and maybe call tomorrow and just mention it and see what they say.
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  • xmasbabymamaxmasbabymama

    I was told golf ball, so I would call, but...

    The only time I passed clots that I could feel was the first time I peed after having the catheter out though. So I would still call.

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  • JessMil10JessMil10
    I would wait till the morning and see if it happens again. I have heard of people passing huge clots once or twice and then it going away.
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  • BrideNamedMegBrideNamedMeg member
    I passed a pretty big clot a few days after I gave birth - it was probably about the size of a clementine.  I was still in the hospital, so I called a nurse right away and she said it was normal since I wasn't bleeding heavily, but she said to call them back if I passed anymore that size or noticed any other changes.
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  • MEJ2008MEJ2008
    I would call in the morning if it wasn't "bigger" than a lemon. But if you are worried, then call just to ease your mind.
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  • Miss.ModularMiss.Modular member
    i had one, just one large clot about that size-- about 4 days PP.  I was told it was normal as long as it didn't continue and they werent huge. 
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  • bstngrl578bstngrl578 member

    If it wasn't bigger than a lemon I wouldn't call - that is what they told you. I was told bigger than a baseball! I could definitely feel them coming out too - very weird.

    If they are bigger than what the DR. said I believe it can be a sign that part of the placenta is still in the womb.

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  • 303jess303303jess303

    When i first saw this post i thought it was PIP, but then i realized it was PP...haha. Scared the crap out of me!!!

    I would call, i was passing golf ball sized ones and they said that was fine, but larger than a lemon...i dont think it would hurt to call them!

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  • Smores730Smores730 member

    I would watch for further signs of problems like you said fever, dizziness and in the meantime prop your butt in bed and take it easy. Aside from that, I think I saw you post that you are pumping (?).. if so, that will help. The stimulation of it should cause your uterus to contract and will help slow the bloodflow.. or so I was told!

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  • jenerallyjenerally member

    ok, thanks ladies. From what I've gleaned in my googlings, if I pass a clot larger than lemon sized accompanied by soaking a pad in an hour or less, headache, fever, dizziness, etc ... then we're talking about postpartum hemmorhage.

    It's interesting that everyone is told something a little different.

    If I pass another one, soak a pad, etc. etc. I'm going to call tonight. Otherwise, I'm going to wait until the morning. I'm off to bed now. I can only worry about so many things at one time.

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  • almost momma of twoalmost momma of two
    I had multiple that size until DD was 3 weeks old and ended up having to have a DNC because I had retained placenta. I was also going through pads in an hour. I would call in the morning. They did an ultrasound to find out that day for me.
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  • kbs0929kbs0929 member
    I passed one about the size of a softball while still in the hospital.  Scared the crap out of me.  If I had been home, I definitely would have called.  Maybe you should call just to be on the safe side, especially if you start to feel dizzy or light-headed.
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