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Is it normal for my first period to be heavy after haven a baby?
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Heavy bleeding: It can be .You may had some tissue left over from your pregnancy.
Answered 1/20/2013
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There is a kind: Of scab that covers the placental site. If this comes off it can cause heavy bleeding but it's about 4-5 weeks afterward. That's the only addition to the answer above. Congradulation's on your baby.
Answered 1/20/2013
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