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I had my baby on Feb 19 by C-section and had the heavy bleeding for a few days in the hospital then it was brownish with discharge and only heavy once since then about three weeks ago and dark red. So its been brownish since only when I go to the bathroom. Now for 2 days I am bleeding bright red and mainly when I go to the bathroom. I wipe and it seems like there is a constant drip.I am already at 6 weeks after birth. Is this normal should I go to the doctor?

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Laura,

If you are not breastfeeding, it is likely that the bleeding you had was a menstrual period.

I saw this question in the question pool. It's been over a week since you submitted this question; if you are still experiencing bleeding, give your doctor a call.

Sincerely,

Dorothy H, LCCE  

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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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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