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Is it normal to pass a bigger blood clot after a few days of giving birth and bleeding heavy?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Depends: If it was only one episode and you are only having brown discharge now, it is not a cause for concern. However, if you are continuing to bleed, you should see your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 9/15/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal to pass a bigger blood clot after a few days of giving birth and bleeding heavy?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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