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Hi,
I had a cesarean section on 12th Nov 09. I stopped breastfeeding after five weeks. I had normal bleeding after delivery which phased out after about four weeks. About six weeks ago I had what i thought was a period. Then approx three weeks ago had another period so started on the pill - ovranette. Period stopped after normal four days. I then started bleeding again half way through the pill pack for 8 days. It stopped for 3 days and now i have stated bleeding again and have just got to then end of the pill pack. Is this normal? should i be worried?
Hi Emily,
Breakthrough or irregular bleeding can happen sometimes with Ovranette, and although I don't think you need to be worried, it would be a good idea to give your doctor a call - it might be a matter of tweaking the medication or using a different birth control pill.
Dorothy H, LCCE
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Answers by Expert:
Dorothy H, LCCE
Expertise
As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Experience
Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.
Organizations
Lamaze International
DONA International
Publications
International Doula Magazine
Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator.
I am a DONA-certified birth doula.
Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes.
I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.
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