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I am having bright red moderate bleeding 7 weeks postpartum, and i exclusively breastfeed. i this my first period or should i be worried?
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Possible period: May be start of periods not usually this soon if breast feeding. Depends on how much bleeding and how long and if bleeding completely stopped for a while. Recommend go back and be checked by obstetrician.
Answered 1/16/2016
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