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A member asked:

Is it normal to have smelly discharge after c section?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Yes: This can be normal but you also have to think about the possibility of infection if you are running a fever or are very tender over the lower abdomen

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/18/2021

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