Had baby 8 months ago. if i had any retained placenta, would i have had symptoms by now? what are they?

Yes: You would have experienced irregular bleeding usually sooner and not later.

Yes, before now: A retained placenta can cause problems of continued bleeding and often some pelvic pain. You would notice these within the first few weeks after delivering your baby. If you aren't having those problems before now you should be ok. Congratulations on your baby!

Yes: Usually symptoms of a retained placenta, such as severe cramping and bleeding occur in the immediate post partum period just after the baby is born (as in 2 hours), and by 8 months would have long ago announced their presence.

Most likely: Having part of your placenta retained could give you symptoms. However your doctor looks closely after the baby is delivered to examine the placenta and make sure that all is removed after the baby. This is usually a time when you are distracted witth the joy of having a baby. The doctor is very focused on you and your placenta. Call his/her office and discuss with them your records and sympto.

Retained Placenta: Read this first==>http://www.Babycenter.Com.Au/a562148/retained-placenta. Symptoms of a retained placenta are typically seen almost immediately, and should not cause a problem 8 months out. On the other hand, the risk of it occurring again in a second pregnancy are enhanced, so you should discuss these issues with your ob, especially if you are planning another pregnancy.

Yes: Being that you are 8months out from your delivery, it is unlikely you have any retained placenta. Heavy, irregular bleeding, clotting & cramping would typically herald retained placental fragments or pieces; although having no periods at all may be related. If you had any delivery issues or complications with the delivery of your placenta, then i would discuss the matter with your delivering ob.

Almost certainly: In addition to what has already been said, if when you gave birth, your placenta was evaluated pathologically, there might be a note as to whether the placental disc was complete or if it had some incomplete areas.