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What Causes Continuous Bleeding With Odor After Childbirth?

Hi, i have a question my girlfriend had a baby 3months ago and she hasnt stop bleeding since then. shes bleeding alot today. she said she has never bleed this much before and smells really bad. she feels weak n tired after she bleeds and everytime she goes to pee. is it bad? age 17 weight 105 height 5'1
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Hi,
The symptoms you describe suggest she may have a infection caused by retained products, placenta or membranes from the time of delivery.
I suggest you take her to the ED as she may need antibiotics in the first instance. Or she may need a minor operation to remove to products.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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What Causes Continuous Bleeding With Odor After Childbirth?

Hi, The symptoms you describe suggest she may have a infection caused by retained products, placenta or membranes from the time of delivery. I suggest you take her to the ED as she may need antibiotics in the first instance. Or she may need a minor operation to remove to products. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger