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Had lochia for 5 weeks after birth & stopped . starts bright red bleeding again in 6th week but not heavy. is this 1st period?
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Quite likely: If you are breastfeeding, however, then you may also have some cramping and bleeding, and that could delay your period for up to 6 months.
Answered 7/27/2018
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May be: Lochia is normal for upto 6 weeks post delivery. Your hormones are usually suppressed by breast feeding (BF) after 6 weeks, if you are not BF or if you space out BF, you cud have a normal period - looks more red compared to your lochia.
Answered 7/27/2018
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