How long do you bleed after giving birth?

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Summer
15 Nov 2023

So kinda of a tmi question. I just started my first period after giving birth to my son 2 months ago, I started on the 11th, how long are periods after birth supposed to last? I googled it and it said like 6 weeks but idk if I meant like the after birth bleeding or a menstrual period

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DessiešŸ’•
I bled for 7 days my first period stopped then 5 days later started bleeding/spotting all the way up till my next one after that the rest was normal
15 Nov 2023

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Summer
Damn really it lasts that long
16 Nov 2023

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Chea
19 Oct 2023

So how long after giving birth did you get your actual period? I’m breastfeeding and had a c-section and my cycle has yet to return šŸ˜’

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Chea
Up to 18 months 🄓 I guess that would be a good thing for me. I do want another baby but not until after my daughter’s first birthday, Lord willing šŸ¤žšŸ¾
19 Oct 2023

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Shanae
But I’m 9 weeks pp no period and no I’m not breastfeeding or pumping … so why I haven’t seen none yet
24 Oct 2023

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Shanae
But can I possibly get pregnant being that I’m not getting my pregnant though ?
24 Oct 2023

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Monesha
14 Oct 2023

Hey Mommies, After birth how long y’all wait before wrapping your stomach or working out ? Do y’all wait after 6 weeks?

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Janet
Wrapping I started when I got released from hospital working out after Dr ok’s you after 6 weeks
15 Oct 2023

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Chloe
25 Aug 2023

How soon after giving birth do y’all plan on wearing a belly band/wrap? Past two pregnancies I waited until 2-3 weeks after, at the earliest… I saw this mom on TikTok immediately put it on in the hospital. Wondering if perhaps I’ve been waiting too long.

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Teri
I was wondering the same. I've worn mine maybe 3 times, I just don't be thinking about it with everything else going on. I'm going to put a reminder on my phone to get back to it though
25 Aug 2023

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Vina
I put mine on right in the hospital the next day after giving birth.... with the help of the nurse
25 Aug 2023

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Shania
4 Jun 2023

How long after giving birth did y’all bleed . It’s been almost two weeks for me and I’m still bleeding

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Monica
Baby girl will be 12 days old tmw and I'm still bleeding.
4 Jun 2023

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Ashley
Baby is 11 days old and the bleeding has definitely subsided but hasn’t stopped yet 🄓
5 Jun 2023

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Phenelopy
I stopped bleeding right before I'm going in to my 4th week
6 Jun 2023

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Megan
15 Mar 2023

How long are we supposed to bleed after giving birth? It’s been 2 weeks and I’m still bleeding consistently and heavily.

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Blocked user
I bled for 4 months
15 Mar 2023

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Gigi
I bled for an entire 6 weeks 🫠 I was told it’s normal as long as your not having golf size blood clots but as always check in with your doctor
15 Mar 2023

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Queen CicišŸ‘‘
This what I was told too.
15 Mar 2023

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Monica
3 Jan 2023

How did you keep your weight up after giving birth? I was 133.6 lbs before giving birth and then was 121.3 lbs after giving birth. I have been losing weight since giving birth as I am 119 lbs today.

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Taylor
Are you breastfeeding? My lactation consultant really stressed eating around 500 more calories daily bc breastfeeding does drain you of a lot and results in weight loss
3 Jan 2023

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Monica
yes I'm breast feeding and pumping, but that's good to know thank you
3 Jan 2023

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Maria
22 Sep 2022

It's normal for sex to hurt after giving birth right ? How long is it painful for ? 😳

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Shomonique
22 Sep 2022

Has anyone experienced swelling feet 4 or 5 days after giving birth? If so how did you get the swelling to go down

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Nayy
I’m not due until November, but my doctor says swelling typically isn’t fully gone until about 2 weeks after birth. Something to do with your kidneys getting back right & flushing out fluids.
22 Sep 2022

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Cynthia
Yes! I’m almost 2 months PP I was swollen 2-3 weeks after giving birth my hands took a little longer. Drink a lot of water.
24 Sep 2022

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Ashley
There is a lot of pressure on your kidneys happening. Takes a bit to get back to normal. Just dont be like me and have swelling for 7 months before saying something to a doc šŸ˜‚
25 Sep 2022

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Carley
19 Aug 2022

How long did you bleed after giving birth? I just had my baby a week ago & I had a second degree tear but i'm not bleeding anymore. I have some spotting every now & then but no more heavy blood.

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Jaimaree TheresašŸ’•
I was bleeding every day for 6 straight weeks 😭 didn’t bleed for two weeks now I’m bleeding again 😩 it’s been another 16 days straight 🄓
19 Aug 2022

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