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I am 39 years old and had just delivered my 6th child 3 weeks ago. i have started some heavy bright red bleeding after postpartum bleeding has stopped?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Can be normal: But, i would contact my doctor to be checked. Having intermittent increased bleeding is common, but if it is very heavy, you could have retained some of your placenta.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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A member asked:

I am 39 years old and had just delivered my 6th child 3 weeks ago. i have started some heavy bright red bleeding after postpartum bleeding has stopped?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

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