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Expert: - 9/20/2008


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hi i had a baby on the 4 aug i bleed normally then i stoped about 25 aug for about a week then i started bleed on the 30 aug for 1 weeks then stoped now i have started again on the 19 sep very heavy i have had 1 big clot iam quiet worried

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Stephanie,

If you are quite worried, then call your care provider or go in for an appointment.


It's possible that this is your first period after giving birth, which can be heavier than usual and have some clots, but if you don't feel something's right, then give them a call.  You'll feel relieved because you know what's going on rather than wondering if there is a problem.



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Catherine

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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