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Postpartum bleeding
I had C section delivery 18 days back. The bleeding stopped a week back but started again with bright red. Is this normal?? Any concern should I take?
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Bleeding is expected
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should not be more than 2-3 pads in a day
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review with the Gyanecologist who performed the c-section for better evaluation
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes bleeding can occur in and off upto 42 days post delivery. But make sure it is not excessive like you have to change every 2 hours and with passage of clots
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes it is normal
you can bleed off n on up to 45 days
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