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5 weeks postpartum. vaginal delivery, uncomplicated, minor tears. was told after stitches healed i could have sex, did after 4 weeks. bleeding had stopped, came back a few days later. dark red and occasional small blood clot. called ob and said norma?
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Yes, this can be: normal, some bleeding up to 6 weeks from delivery. As long as no pain, no restrictions from sex. Contraception should considered, and started if not already done.
Answered 4/26/2020
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