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Hi there, i had a c section on the 3rd of october, i stopped bleeding on sunday (13th october), and started bleeding again on monday (14th), is this normal? it's bright red blood with clots (not big), no pain, i'm exclusively breastfeeding.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Bleeding after C/S ?: Some bleeding is common after a C/Section, and may persist for 1-2 weeks. If clots or tissue is seen , see your OB surgeon for an exam and pelvic ultrasound to see if fragments of placental tissue remain in the uterus.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/17/2019

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A member asked:

Hi there, i had a c section on the 3rd of october, i stopped bleeding on sunday (13th october), and started bleeding again on monday (14th), is this normal? it's bright red blood with clots (not big), no pain, i'm exclusively breastfeeding.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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