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Postpartum, C-section Birth, Clear Fluid Leakage. Recommendations?
I am about 6 weeks postpartum, the birth was a c-section. Yesterday I noticed clear fluid had leaked onto a chair I sat on. It didn't smell like urine. Then early this morning I awoke to another gush on my underwear, enough to soak through the small pad I was wearing and soak my underwear. I thought it was urine but it didn't smell like urine and wasn't yellow. Was pretty clear. What could this be? I will check with my Dr. on Monday, but she's not always there and today is Saturday. please help!
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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The uterus begins the “involution” process which is is the shrinking of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size. You might have experienced heavy bleeding of bright red blood—This is called lochia and can continue for up to 6 weeks. This is most likely the completion of involution. You will need to have extra-absorbent menstrual pads. If there is foul smelling, pain and fever, please consult your doctor.
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The uterus begins the “involution” process which is is the shrinking of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size. You might have experienced heavy bleeding of bright red blood—This is called lochia and can continue for up to 6 weeks. This is most likely the completion of involution. You will need to have extra-absorbent menstrual pads. If there is foul smelling, pain and fever, please consult your doctor.
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