still bleeding?

avanvorce · September 2012

How long is it normal to bleed for? I am 2 weeks 6 days post delivery and still bleeding. At 2 weeks my OB said this is normal. I had an easy delivery with only a minor tear but I find that I am still having some bleeding, not major bleeding but I am still going through a few pads a day. Also the bleeding gets worse after I have a BM or do anything more than take care of the baby like go shopping or go for a walk. Just wondering if anyone else is still bleeding and when I should be worried.

kristyand · September 2012

My MW said, "We don't care what comes out of your vagina for four weeks. Do not bring in any clots to ask me if it's normal."

(For the record, I wasn't going to. I haven't even had any clots come out. She's just super sassy and said that she has had Mama's do that before. And even clots up to 4 weeks post-partum don't mean anything.)

And I think if your bleeding increases after you do something that's a sign that that something still might be a bit much for your body. And that happens to me also, btw.

Stasi · September 2012

I just called my OB with the same question. She said a little bit of a pick up after going out and doing things is normal. Just as long as its not a lot of blood, heavy like within the first few days of birth it was ok, but try to take it easy as much as I can. I also asked about color because mine went from a brighter red to small bits of dark red which is a little mucusy TMI and that is also normal as long as there aren't big clots coming.

teacherjess · September 2012

After my vaginal delivery with DD, I bled off and on for about 4 weeks. It definitely picked up when I did pretty much any physical activity. I would only worry if you are having major cramping or passing large clots.

dmfan897 · September 2012

Bled for 6 weeks both times. 12 days this time and still going strong. It really depends on the person.

LegallyBlonde217 · September 2012

I hemorrhaged during delivery and again 3 weeks later, which resulted in a D&C. You'd think I wouldn't have had much blood left to bleed for long. Wrong. I bled for 5 weeks. It wasn't heavy, but it was there. My OB said it was fine. You definitely have nothing to worry about at this point.