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6 weeks after giving birth stopped bleeding red at 3 weeks but ever since then i've had brown stringy discharge im exclusively breastfeeding ?
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Still normal: Some women bleed for up to 6-8 weeks after delivery. Discuss with your OB at your 6 week follow up appointment.
Answered 10/28/2016
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