First period after a c section ?

jentomo · May 27th, 2010, 01:53 AM

hi have a quick question i had a c section nearly 8 weeks ago. I had stopped bleeding 2 weeks ago but this morning have found what appears to be a period. Have heard somewhere that it could just be the bleeding starting again, just wondered if any one else has expierenced this or if it is a period was yours heavy or light? many thanks

mumnbean · May 27th, 2010, 02:11 AM

I got a bleed at week 7, and apparently this is quite common. Sometimes it can be a one-off, but I have since had a bleed again at week 11, so I think my periods are back for good :-/

I was hoping for a longer break from all that business, especially as I am exclusively breastfeeding, but guess it means we can start trying for another baby early :-)

mumnbean · May 27th, 2010, 02:12 AM

They have been fairly light bleeds really, but dark in colour.

chele · May 27th, 2010, 02:13 AM

Still waiting for mine!

jentomo · May 27th, 2010, 02:19 AM

juat goggled it and it says on there that yes your first period is heavy and bright red and very very painful and can expect to soak through thick pads and you will need to change them every hour as long as it's not every 15 mins it is fine. Thank god thought something terrible was happening. Oh well looks like this is my period lol xx

chele · May 27th, 2010, 02:21 AM

Really? Oh great!

jentomo · May 27th, 2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chele

Really? Oh great!

yeah it's been lovely not having any so now it wants to make up for it forgot how awful they really are, i suppose will have to dig out the hot water bottle and paracetamols but cant spend the day curled up on sofa got Someone to care for now lol xx

Buffy71 · May 27th, 2010, 02:46 AM

Yup - first one was rotten and just as described. Tbh the second and third haven't been much better. Ugh. I did not miss them!!

If you are worried though you should check with your gp in case of retained placenta. You know your body and your pain best.

Xx

jentomo · May 27th, 2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy71

Yup - first one was rotten and just as described. Tbh the second and third haven't been much better. Ugh. I did not miss them!!

If you are worried though you should check with your gp in case of retained placenta. You know your body and your pain best.

Xx

they should have removed all my placenta shouldn't they as had a section? will see how it goes if it gets any worse i will ring the drs thank you im such a worrier x

babybel · May 27th, 2010, 04:20 AM

I stopped bleeding after 3-4 weeks after c section then got a period two weeks later and then another two weeks after again! They were horrific periods, heaviest ive ever had and was soaking tampons and towels every hour, next one was slightly better so hopefully will be back to normal by time next one comes

May 27th, 2010, 01:53 AM	#1
jentomo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: wellingborough Posts: 523	First period after a c section ? hi have a quick question i had a c section nearly 8 weeks ago. I had stopped bleeding 2 weeks ago but this morning have found what appears to be a period. Have heard somewhere that it could just be the bleeding starting again, just wondered if any one else has expierenced this or if it is a period was yours heavy or light? many thanks

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mumnbean Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,353	I got a bleed at week 7, and apparently this is quite common. Sometimes it can be a one-off, but I have since had a bleed again at week 11, so I think my periods are back for good :-/ I was hoping for a longer break from all that business, especially as I am exclusively breastfeeding, but guess it means we can start trying for another baby early :-)

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mumnbean Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,353	They have been fairly light bleeds really, but dark in colour.

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chele Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,754	Still waiting for mine!

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May 27th, 2010, 02:19 AM	#5
jentomo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: wellingborough Posts: 523	juat goggled it and it says on there that yes your first period is heavy and bright red and very very painful and can expect to soak through thick pads and you will need to change them every hour as long as it's not every 15 mins it is fine. Thank god thought something terrible was happening. Oh well looks like this is my period lol xx

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May 27th, 2010, 02:21 AM	#6
chele Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11,754	Really? Oh great!

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Buffy71 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 4,954	Yup - first one was rotten and just as described. Tbh the second and third haven't been much better. Ugh. I did not miss them!! If you are worried though you should check with your gp in case of retained placenta. You know your body and your pain best. Xx

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babybel Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,336	I stopped bleeding after 3-4 weeks after c section then got a period two weeks later and then another two weeks after again! They were horrific periods, heaviest ive ever had and was soaking tampons and towels every hour, next one was slightly better so hopefully will be back to normal by time next one comes

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