A member asked:

Nearly 9 weeks post c section my discharge has changed to green with still a little bit of blood every now and then. is this normal?

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Post CS: Could happen. make sure there is no pain and fever and discharge is not foul smelling. if discharge is foul smelling or itching/ pain, then get some swabs done and see your doctor.

Answered 11/25/2020

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Call your OB MD: If you have already had your 6 week post partum checkup then call your OB MD and ask his/her advice on this issue as they will have all the facts in your medical record.

Answered 10/30/2016

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Gynecologist: Lochia, the discharge after delivery, lasts shorter after a c/section than after a vaginal delivery, typically not much more than 3 weeks, and it will not turn green(ish). Menses after delivery will resume after about 6 - 8 weeks. Breastfeeding women instead of menses may experience irregular spotting, but not greenish. If there has been intercourse since delivery, an infection has to be conside

Answered 11/20/2020

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