heavy period after c-section

How long does the bleeding from the vagina last after a c-section? I know it's different for everyone, but I'm looking for a rough estimate I guess. I know after my vaginal delivery with my first pregnancy the bleeding went on weeks, and I'm just not sure if the bleeding lasts about the same with c-sections..

I had a c section 20 mos ago. since then my periods have been really heavy and there is always a day I seem to gush blood. Well- my period came a week early this month and last night I seemed to have passed a lot of blood- that seemed really red. Now that I am up it does not seem to be flowing so strong. I don't have any pain- slight cramping. I am not sure whether I should go to the ER or not- hate to go if it is just my period! Just seems odd there was so, so much.

My first period after my c-section was heavy too, and long. I remember calling the doctor and asking questions because I was worried. After that cycle, they started returning to normal. If you get worried, call and ask your Dr. They're always willing to answer your questions. Your periods should get better after this one.

I stopped bleeding around 2 weeks PP after my c-section, and 2 weeks later started my period, had one exactly a month later, then nothing until about a month ago. Definitely could be a period, it takes a while for things to really settle back in so it could be anything really.

Anyone else bleed on and off like this? With Elijah it was just like a heavy period that lasted six weeks and then slowed and stopped.

I bled for 2wks after having my son via c section. The first 4 or 5 days were heavy and the rest was light. Got my 1st period 4w after I stopped bleeding.

I had my daughter on the 14th of January, and about 5-6 days after I had her (c-section) I stopped bleeding completely, this morning I had some brown streaks but didn't think too much of it, then I went this afternoon for my 3 weeks PP check up, doctor said everything looks good and I was still getting some brown streaks, well I got home and stood up out of my car and pourrrrred brown clots/blood.

Yes, I think its your period, I was bleeding for 6 weeks, then stopped for 3 days and started bleeding again, my Dr said it could be my period, for u having bleeding 3 weeks after it stopped its your period probably, especially when u r not exclusively breastfeeding, with my first I had my period at 6 months postpartum when I introduced solids, does it feel like your normal period?

had my baby on when I was 38 years on June 29th, 2012, c-section also got my tubes tied and bled for about 2 weeks after the baby. Had a period, in August...ever since then have not had period again. I am not breastfeeding like I used to but breast still have milk, what could it be causing me not to have period??

After my 2nd c-section I bled for about a month and was cramping very bad the whole time, and my first I bled for about three weeks but then right after it stopped I had started my period which lasted way longer than usual so it may be that but I think that it is normal, it seems like after every baby the bleeding last a little longer.

After my c section I bled for half the time as if having birth vaginally. I would say probably 3 weeks maybe 4 but no longer.

I bled for about two weeks, stopped, and had sex around two and a half weeks. Then i started bleeding again @ 4weeks. I thought it was my period but my doc said No, since i was exclusively breastfeeding, that was very unlikely. It lasted 5-6 days like a period, tho, and very heavy. Now, around 8 weeks, i started bleeding again but lasted only 1 day. The thing is, i think it can be off/on for a while, 6 weeks or even more, whether your birth was vag or c-section.

So I am going in Friday morning for my c-section and I am curious as to postpartum bleeding after a c-section and will I still have postpartum bleeding even though I'm not delivering vaginally? If so about how long will it last?

For my daughter I had an emergency c-section, which was also my first. It took a couple weeks to heal, but I ended up having a set back due to a sonoma, which is a fluid build-up in the abdomen and it opened a small portion of my incision after the staples had been removed. I didn't even notice and the doctor wasn't worried about it cause it does happen sometimes. I was up and out of bed the very next day at the hospital and the same at home.

So I had my son by c section on Nov 29th. I bled heavy at first then lighter for about 4 weeks. Then I started bleeding again at 6 weeks and again at 8 weeks. And now I started bleeding again today at 9 weeks. It's not super heavy but a medium flow and only lasts a couple days. I'm Just wondering if this is normal?? I asked my doctor at my 6 week check up and she said it's normal but I'm just concerned.

My doctor told me I might not get a period fora couple months after I stopped bleeding from my c section your body takes time to regulate

It has been almost 3 weeks since my c-section. After the first week the bleeding really tapered off. Then it started up again (dark brown/reddish) and was not heavy bleeding, but just consistent. Today the bleeding is quite heavy and dark red. I have read in different places that bleeding could last for 6 or 7 weeks - on and off, light and heavy. Just wondering what your experiences are/have been? I am so reluctant to go back to the hospital! Any info/advice would be appreciated!

I took advantage of the huge ones at the hospital. Whatever ones are unused they let you take. I was bleeding like a siv for close to 6 weeks the first 2 were so heavy I wanted the diaper type ones.

That happened to my friend her water broke a week before her c section date. She got to the hospital they checked her then got her ready and gave her a c section.

I bled for 4 weeks got my period at 6 weeks :( I was breastfeeding and was hoping not to get it back fo awhile but that didnt happen lol

1 1/2 months later I started getting my period every two weeks. Each period is very heavy (soaking a pad in one hour) and I feel very weak for 7 or 8 days. My obgyn told me that my thyriod leves were way off and told me to see my pcp. Now my pcp is trying to determine is medication is right for me or if I should wait and see if the hormones go back to normal on their own. Any suggestions?

After having your baby when did your period start? I'm kinda nervous waiting for mine to get here cuz I fear I might be pregnant again.. I'm 6 wks pp and I've had unprotected sex like 5 times already. How can I start with my birthday control pills if you have to take your first one once you get your period and I haven't had it yet? I'm getting sharp pains in my vagina area for about 2 wks now there kinda strong I never had that before so idk if it could be my pp period?

You may have had a small clot that passed. The same thing happened to me 2 times after my c-section. If you are still bleeding, I doubt you are pregnant. You would have to be ovulating, and if you're continuously bleeding I wouldn't think an egg could implant.

I had an emergency c section 4yrs ago with my first pregnancy. I felt fine after a week and by 2weeks after delivery i was doing everything i used to. No pain.

I am heavy for my height and body structure, so I was wondering if c-section is something that will be necessary this time around?

I never bleed after my csection. Period came back 2 no later.

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