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I RECENTLY DID C-SECTION...AFTER THE STITCHES WERE REMOVED I NOTICED THAT THE INCISION AREA STARTED BLEEDING EXCESSIVELY...WHENEVER I GO TO THE EMERGENCY THEY JUS DRESSED IT & SAID THEY NEED TO DO THAT EVERY 2-3 DAYS UNTIL THE AREA HEALS...ITS BEEN 7DAYS AND THE AREA ACTUALLY SOAKS A MAXI PAD THATS HOW BAD ITS BLEEDING, THEY'RE USING MAXI PAD TO DRESS THE INCISION AREA.. IM REALLY WORRIED AS I FEEL THIS IS ABNORMAL.. I HOPE SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME AN ANS THAT CAN HELP...I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO...THANKS IN ADV!!!
Avanel,
If this is something you feel is excessive and the bleeding has not lessened, then you need to call your doctor or return to the ER to have your wound assessed.
It's possible that you've torn some stitches or have been doing too much activity which is prohibiting the incision from healing as it should.
Anytime you feel that something isn't right, have it checked out. If you aren't getting answers on why it doesn't seem to be healing, be persistent and keep asking questions until you are satisfied that your concerns have been fully addressed.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
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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