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Is Is Normal To Be Still Bleeding 4 Weeks After Giving Birth?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2012
Question: Gave birth to a child for four weeks. Three weeks after birth when the bleeding stopped for two days after the piece came down to the blood red light and down-time in the unit and the rest of the day does not come down the blood still iam bleeding. Knowing this I was born and the second suffered from a lack of iron in the blood. Possible help me
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (32 minutes later)
Hi Tosha,

Please clarify some details.
You gave birth 4 weeks ago and are still bleeding?
Also you developed anemia due to blood loss?
Do i have that history right?
Did you have a normal delivery?
Was the delivery without complications and done by a doctor?


Please clarify.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (25 hours later)
Yes I am still bleeding but few blod . Yes i been anemic be four the the pregnancy . The birth was normal without complications and done be a doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (21 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks again,

If the bleeding is reducing then no need to worry. If not, then you should have an ultrasound done to rule out the possibility of placental remnants.

You will have to take iron supplements along with an iron XXXXXXX diet to control the anemia. It's very common after blood loss during the pregnancy.

You should have stopped bleeding by 4 weeks. So I suggest you see your doctor again and get an ultrasound. Low platelet counts also needs to be ruled out.

Hope this answers your query.

Wish you good health and speedy recovery.

Regards,
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Is Is Normal To Be Still Bleeding 4 Weeks After Giving Birth?

Hi Tosha,

Please clarify some details.
You gave birth 4 weeks ago and are still bleeding?
Also you developed anemia due to blood loss?
Do i have that history right?
Did you have a normal delivery?
Was the delivery without complications and done by a doctor?


Please clarify.

Regards,