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A 35-year-old female asked:
Its been 5 weeks since i gave birth, im still slightly bleeding.......when can i expect to completely heal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Chevies Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
You will: Continue to have healing within the uterus a bit longer. It's not unusual, as long as its not heavy. If fever, bad pain, etc, get seen, but doesn't sound unusual.
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