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Laxmi Nair Laxmi Nair Asked 6 months ago

How long after pregnancy do you bleed?

I just had my delivery two weeks back and I'm still bleeding, which I know is normal. I'm just curious, how long does this bleeding typically last after having a baby?

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Aditi Banerjee Aditi Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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My doctor explained that lochia is just the uterus shedding its lining and can go on for up to 6 weeks. The flow should gradually decrease. If you are passing large clots, soaking more than one pad in an hour, or notice a foul smell, seek immediate medical attention.

Pooja Deshmukh Pooja Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Actually yaar, postpartum bleeding, or lochia, can last anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks. It starts heavy and red like a bad period, then slowly turns yellowish-white. Just make sure you use maternity pads instead of tampons to avoid infections.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

In my case, I bled for about 4 weeks after my C-section. It would stop for a day or two and then start again lightly, which really confused me at first. Everyone's recovery timeline is a bit different.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I tracked my bleeding on my health app and it lasted exactly 5 weeks. It was heavy for the first 10 days, and then lightened up significantly. Tracking it daily really helps you notice if the flow suddenly increases, which you should tell your doctor about.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Postpartum bleeding typically lasts for 4 to 6 weeks. It is completely normal as your body heals.

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