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I am 7 weeks and 2 days postpartum. i started my period about a week ago and it was very minor for the first couple days with little or no bleeding, and now it is extremely heavy and i get lightheaded and black out when standing. i had an episiotomy at th
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Lightheaded w/period: Are you having any pain?How many pads/tampons per day?/ if > 7 to go to ER. Check thyroid, not uncommon to have thyroid issues after pregnancy, Check blood pressure, check CBC. May need sonogram r/o retained products, Make sure you are hydrated, drinking 3-3.5 liters a day water/gatorade/milk especially if breast feeding. Call your OB this AM or go to ER this AM blacking out is not usual
Answered 11/20/2015
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