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Is it normal to have spotting and brown discharge +- 6weeks of pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Irregular bleeding: Irregular bleeding is common after having a baby. The duration varies from person to person and varies if you are breastfeeding. Consider scheduling your post partum follow up for an evaluation

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2019

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