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Thick mucus discharge and stabbing abdominal pains after childbirth?

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Check: This may be completely normal as the uterus contracts to its normal prepregnancy size. If the discharge becomes colored or irritating or if you develop fevers or other symptoms, get checked.

Answered 4/29/2012

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Thick mucus discharge and stabbing abdominal pains after childbirth?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

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