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What Causes Heavy Bleeding Between Periods Post Childbirth?

Hi i am danielle age 23 alittle history i had a baby on the 23 of dec now i got my perioud on the 31st of dec and it lasted tell the 10th of jan verry heavy flow so yesterday the 16 th of jan i started bleading agian once again its heavy what could be the cause
Mon, 28 Mar 2016
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Heavy bleeding can occur for a while post-partum and is usually nothing to worry about, and is called postpartum hemorrhage. It can occur up until 12 weeks after delivery and would be normal. But report to your doctor either way so she/he is well informed about everything.

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What Causes Heavy Bleeding Between Periods Post Childbirth?

Hi. Heavy bleeding can occur for a while post-partum and is usually nothing to worry about, and is called postpartum hemorrhage. It can occur up until 12 weeks after delivery and would be normal. But report to your doctor either way so she/he is well informed about everything. Best wishes.