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Q: Bleeding after labour..

How long did you bleed for? I gave birth 3 weeks and 2 days ago. I know they say you can bleed up to 6 weeks but how true is that?
My bleeding was light and always has been but every time I think it's finally stopped it comes back again.. its so fustrating.. I miss my connection with my future hubby, I miss being close to him.. every time I think Yes!! It's stopped!! It comes back with a vengeance. .. just want to get an idea of how much longer it lasts

This question was asked Nov. 9, 2015 6:29pm
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Answered by tmhess - Nov. 10, 2015 11:49pm

I bled for 3 weeks. I did have it almost go away only to come back with a vengeance after I decided to clean the whole house one weekend. I will be 6 weeks post partum on Monday and I still have a little bit of white/yellow discharge that I need to wear a panty liner with. I can't wait for that to stop.

You really shouldn't have any sexual intercourse before you are cleared by your doctor which is normally about 6 weeks.

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Answered by Verily - Nov. 10, 2015 3:46pm

No intercourse (or other vaginal penetration) but everything else was fair game!

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Answered by MissNat28 - Nov. 10, 2015 11:12am

Ah that's annoying but I have read that so ill just go without until then lol thanks

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Nov. 10, 2015 10:49am

Oh also you shouldn't be having sex for 6 weeks after giving birth or until your've been cleared by your doctor due to infection risks. Anyone who disagrees or says rubbish. It's 100% fact. People who choose to do it sooner is obviously their choice but an OB will tell you to wait until yours and baby's 6 week check up.

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Nov. 10, 2015 10:47am

I bled for 9 weeks. I had emergency c-section

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Answered by Brandavir - Nov. 10, 2015 1:16am

Mine lasted 10 weeks with my first! And just like yours it would almost be gone, and then Bam, come back heavy again! It did eventually taper off, and I wouldn't let myself believe it, but it does, I promise! I hope you will be done soon!

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Answered by MissNat28 - Nov. 9, 2015 6:44pm

Does that not give you a chance of infection though?.. Thanks for your reply hun :)

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Answered by Verily - Nov. 9, 2015 6:35pm

Mine was a full 6 weeks with both my kids. I had very heavy bleeding for 2+ weeks and then it tapered off. By the 5th week, it was spotting. It also picked up if I had a particularly active day.

Maybe some shower intimacy? I preferred that particularly because of my leaky boobs!

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