how long do you usually bleed after labor?
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Bleeding after birth may last for a while Bleeding typically lasts around for 24 to 36 days (Fletcher et al, 2012). If your lochia lasts longer that six weeks, don't worry. That's normal too (Fletcher et al, 2012). Bleeding will start off heavy and red to browny red.
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You may have bleeding from your vagina for up to 6 weeks. It will slowly become less red, then pink, and then will have more of a yellow or white color. Bleeding and discharge after delivery is called lochia. At first, your cut (incision) will be raised slightly and pinker than the rest of your skin.
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You'll have bleeding (lochia) from your vagina for a few weeks after you give birth. The bleeding usually stops by the time your baby is 12 weeks old.
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You will notice heavier bleeding immediately after your C-section, and it will decrease over time. Bleeding should stop completely after four to six weeks.
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Only about a third of pregnant women experience implantation bleeding after they get pregnant, but it's considered a normal symptom of pregnancy. In most cases, implantation spotting only lasts from a few hours to a couple days, but some women report having implantation spotting for up to seven days.
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Vaginal Bleeding and Cramping It's normal to have bleeding after a miscarriage, but the amount is different for everyone. You might have little or no bleeding, spotting/bleeding that starts and stops over a few days or weeks, bleeding like a regular period for 1 to 2 weeks, or you might pass clots or tissue.
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How long will I bleed after the miscarriage? It is normal to bleed for anything up to 7 to 10 days. It is not usual to bleed or have pain for longer than 3 weeks after a miscarriage. If you still have symptoms after 3 weeks, you should be reviewed.
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In the first 1–2 days after your baby is born, bleeding is usually bright red in colour. On the first day you may soak up to one sanitary pad each hour. Over the next several days, the bleeding will slowly get less each day and change colour from bright red to a pink or brown colour and then to a creamy colour.
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Bleeding or spotting for up to 14 days. Bleeding may last longer for pregnancies of more than 7 weeks. Cramping for the first 2 weeks. Some women may have cramping (like menstrual cramps) for as long as 6 weeks.
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After the baby is delivered, excessive bleeding from the uterus is a major concern. Ordinarily, the woman loses about 1 pint of blood during and after vaginal delivery. Blood is lost because some blood vessels are opened when the placenta detaches from the uterus.
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Bright red bleeding that occurs six or more weeks after delivery is more likely to be your period. Pregnancy-related bleeding can increase with increased exertion or activity. If your discharge increases with exertion and decreases when you rest, it's more likely to be lochia.
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Bright red bleeding that occurred immediately after delivery will slowly change to a darker color and eventually green and yellow. This is all a normal part of the postpartum transition of the uterus. Occasionally, a week or two after your bleeding seems to have stopped, you may have a sudden gush of bright red blood.
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Implantation bleeding is light bleeding from the vagina that happens in some women 10 to 14 days after conceiving a baby. You may think it's just a light period, but it's an early sign of pregnancy. It's not dangerous, and you don't need treatment.
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Postpartum blood clots and bleeding: What to expect. After giving birth, it is normal for a woman to experience bleeding and to pass some blood clots as the uterus contracts and becomes smaller.
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Is vaginal bleeding normal after the surgery? It is common to have mild vaginal bleeding for up to two weeks after your operation.
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Light bleeding and spotting can last up to six weeks after delivery. It is important that you use only sanitary pads during this time. Using tampons can introduce bacteria and lead to infection. Also expect to pass some clots, especially the first week.
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It is normal to bleed for anything up to 7 to 10 days. It is not usual to bleed or have pain for longer than 3 weeks after a miscarriage. If you still have symptoms after 3 weeks, you should be reviewed. If the bleeding becomes heavier or smells offensive, you should consult your GP.