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Is It Normal To Have Bright Red Bleeding After 3 Weeks Of Childbirth?
I had a baby 3 weeks ago and my bleeding had stopped off and on a couple times and was getting lighter tgen today I took a shower and once I got out blood ram down my leg ...now the flow isn't heavy at all but its bright red again with small clots again. Is this normal
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
hello,
After birth you can see flow of blood and mucus which is called lochia - You may bleed for two weeks to three weeks. Next the bleeding will change colour and become lighter. Lochia should stop flowing around four to six weeks after delivery.
After birth you can see flow of blood and mucus which is called lochia - You may bleed for two weeks to three weeks. Next the bleeding will change colour and become lighter. Lochia should stop flowing around four to six weeks after delivery.
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