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What to do if i had my baby 5 1/2 weeks ago, i quit bleeding a week and a half ago and i exclusively breast feed?
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Normal : After delivery, women experience lochia, or bleeding up to six weeks. It may initially like a heavy period, but then usually slows to a slow period, and may even change color. Breastfeeding causes the release of a hormone that causes your uterus to involute, or go back to normal size quicker, and bleeding may end sooner. You should be following up for a postpartum visit soon.
Answered 5/29/2014
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Question?: Congratulations on breast feeding your baby. It is recommended that you continue to do so. I am not entirely clear what the question is - everything sounds normal. If it pertains to birth control, then I recommend speaking with your doctor and starting some method. Breast feeding reduces the risk of pregnancy, but it is not 100%, and plenty of people have gotten pregnant while breastfeeding.
Answered 7/14/2014
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