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First Period After Postpartum
Read all 13 responses: "Hello Ladies, I am not sure if I got my period or not... I had my baby 2 months ago and my lochia ended about 2 weeks ago.
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- Let your dr. know what's happening. He may say it's o.k. or that if it happens again, you may need a scraping (not as aweful as it sounds).
- It sounds like it is your period. I have three kids. Even though I breastfed each one for 6 or 7 months, I still got my period a few weeks after the lochia ended--I...
- my post partum bleeding was done by the time each girl was 10 days old (awesome dr. that cleaned me out after a C section so there wasn't as much left to shed). Unfor...
Postpartum Bleeding
I am 5 weeks postpartum as of today, and two weeks ago, my lochia was very light and brown in color. I was hoping it was just about over, but this week, ...
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- Hi A., Doesn't it feel like payback for the nine months when you didn't have a period? It could, in fact, be something like a period. My periods after my fifth ch...
- My bleeding also began to go away at about 4 weeks, and turned brown, and then came back full force and bright red for another 3 weeks! I had occasional clots, too. ...
- Your concern is understandable. I would though wonder if this is your normal period then starting. Since you called your doctor and they were not concerned I would g...
PostPardum Bleeding (Lokia)
Unless its heavy bleeding (lochia), you shouldn't worry. ... The discharge you are having, Lochia, can last up to six weeks and will increase with heavy ...
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- hi. The discharge you are having, Lochia, can last up to six weeks and will increase with heavy activity. Hang in there, it's almost gone.
- Hi N.- As long as it's getting gradually lighter and not too heavy, it is normal. I remember I still had some very light lokia at my 6 week check-up. I believe it st...
- Mine lasted about 6 weeks. If you are breast-feeding it lasts longer than the norm. You should be tailing the end of the annoying part of post-partum recovery!
Bleeding Post C-section
Lochia is very similar to the bleeding you experience during your ... Typically, lochia is not the result of any health complication and will end on its own ...
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- I never had a c section, but if it isnt red, seems iron'y to me. Should consult at least a nurse. Your hospital er should have an ask a nurse. When you call, just say,...
- I bled like that for 10 or 12 weeks after my C-section, stopped for a week and then had a regular cycle. My OBGYN wasn't concerned, but ask your doctor to make sure. ...
- hi C., i also delivered via c-section and had a similar experience /c the bleeding. for me, i had this variation of light-to-heavy bleeding over an 8-week period - i...
5 Months and Still Not Menstruating
My lochia bleeding went away between 7 and 8 weeks, but I still have not had a period. Is this normal or should I start to be worried? ...
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- I didn't start until 6 months after both of my kids were born - my Mom had seven kids and after some she didn't have her period until a year after. Everyone is differ...
- I agree with both other responses..definitely pick up a preg test just to rule it out. Then call the doctor. I started my period two months after giving birth. It migh...
- I didn't get mine until 6 months post birth but I had a friend with twins who immediately got hers 3 months post-birth and she exclusively breast-fed so it really does...
Period After Pregnancy
Right after delivery, you would have your lochia flow which can last for around 2-4 weeks. Some women's periods may take a bit to re-establish based on ...
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- sometimes your period can take a couple months to come back. My baby is three months old and I haven't gotten it yet. My sister doesn't get hers til the baby is like 8...
- Sounds like you are worried about getting pregnant again. I really liked getting an IUD after my babies. I am really bad about taking a pill everyday at the same time....
- 6 weeks actually. But you never know some women's bodies take longer to return to normal. Good Luck!!
When Is It O.K. to Work Out After Having a Baby?
When you over-exert yourself your Lochia (blood flow) will get heavier. Start by going for walks with your kids in the stroller, and see how it goes. ...
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- if you're comfortable enough, start slow. if bleeding increases (assuming you're still bleeding) slow down. my midwife told me to make sure to do crunches pretty muc...
- Just for future reference... if you are breasfeeding, some babies will NOT nurse after Mommy works out... this is because exercise produces lactic acids, and this make...
- I started working out just a few weeks post delivery and did a triathlon 11 weeks post delivery. My doctor thought I was crazy, but I was listening to my body and fee...
Weight Loss and Sleep
As far as exercising, you should have stopped having the lochia bleeding from delivery, and can exercise moderately. Sometimes the abdominal muscles ...
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- Hi J.- What helped me with losing weight was just walking around the mall. I would go for an hour or two and just walk. Now my son is almost 20 months old so sometime...
- Well it sound like you are doing good to me. My youngest I had similar issues with he slept in the swing quite a bit, and on a pallet of blankets beside my side of th...
- I've done weight watchers and lost 37lbs. i've gained 8 back since Thanksgiving. I am Prgo now only a few weeks and was told by my coach to continue and add a few poin...
Can You Still Get Your Period If You Are Breastfeeding?
... one and i got my period back every time right after lochia ceased at about 4 wks ! even tho i was nursing 2 or 3 and they got absolutely nothing but my ...
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- Hi A., This is a good question! I thought the same thing until I had my first daughter. I breast-fed her almost exclusively her first 4 months and still got my peri...
- yep got mine right away - 6 weeks after he was born and it comes every 28 days still and he is almost a year :)
- yes you can, with both of my girls i breastfed and was all excited about not haveing a period and with both girls i got it.
Need Weaning Advice for 1 Year Old
Once the lochia stops flowing, this magic transition needs to be taking place for the mom and baby where the peace associated with undisturbed sleep sweeps ...
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- M.: I certainly understand your concern. My children are 18 and 12 now but I only nursed both of them. And they pulled off on their own when they were at 11 months ...
- As they say, it is easier to take off than it is to land a plane and babies are like planes that don't want to land. They looooooovvvvveeeee their comfort zones and t...
- Hi there! Mom of four here. I would strongly advise against weaning at this age. Life can become quite scary around one year of age as a child begins to crawl, walk, a...
