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A member asked:

Had a baby 8days ago. 2day i had a blood clot the size of a golf ball for the 1st time. how big are clots suppose to be and when shud i be concerned?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Some bleeding normal: Some bleeding is normal. Small clots are ok. If the bleeding continues or you continue to pass large clots then an evaluation will be needed.

Answered 2/22/2015

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