A member asked:

Its been 5 weeks since i gave birth, im still slightly bleeding.......when can i expect to completely heal?

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

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.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

Its been 5 weeks since i gave birth, im still slightly bleeding.......when can i expect to completely heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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