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Hi. I had a baby in september and bleed for 7 weeks then two weeks after then two weeks after that then two weeks after that then a week later and now two days after that one finished. Please help. I am breastfeeding. I am just so drained. Tired, light headed, achy, moody and just not my self. I have low iron reserves but thats all the docs could find. PLease help me. Thank you
Sara,
That type of bleeding is typically a sign of overdoing things. It takes some women's bodies more time to recover from childbirth than others, and recurrent bleeding can be a sign that your uterus isn't fully back to normal and the activities and stresses of everyday life are a bit too much.
It is also more common when breastfeeding as your hormone levels fluctuate day to day and between feedings.
I know how hard this will be to do, but try to rest as much as you can - sleep when the baby sleeps, nurse lying down, and take care of yourself as much as you can. It's ok to slow down your daily pace - you just had a baby and that is a huge change for your body to handle.
It becomes so easy to overdo things when you have a new baby to care for as well as a house, job, etc. Take care of yourself and it will be easier to take care of everything else too.
Best,
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.
Experience
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.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
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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