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How long should vaginal bleeding after delivery last?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Several weeks: The normal lochia lasts for several weeks. If the woman is breast feeding the bleeding may linger much longer.

Dr Capote and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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6 weeks: For most people the bleeding after delivery is over by 6 weeks.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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How long does it take to stop having vaginal bleeding or spotting after normal vaginal delivery.

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Gave birth a month ago. Had sex yesterday and began bleeding again. Is this common? This is my third vaginal delivery. Exclusively nursing.

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I had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery 8 days ago, but today my bleeding stopped. I can still see some blood when I dry the area with toilet paper. Should I call my Dr or Is it normal. ?

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5 weeks postpartum. Vaginal delivery, uncomplicated, minor tears. Was told after stitches healed I could have sex, did after 4 weeks. Bleeding had stopped, came back a few days later. Dark red and occasional small blood clot. Called OB and said norma?

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Can you tell me what number of days the vaginal bleeding after sex can last ?

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