First period PP

Hi ladies, so I’m now 8 weeks PP (&post c section) and I’m having my first period and oh my god it is so heavy! 😂

It’s day 2 and I’m using thick pads and still managing to soak through 😅 has anyone got any recommendations of what to use/wear? To somehow control the bleeding hahaha, I don’t fancy ruining anymore pants.

Also how long did the heavy bleeding last for you guys? Does it quiet down like a normal period in a day or two?

Thanks x

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Omg you got me scared over here I’m 3 months 2 weeks pp with no sign of a period

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haha aw don’t be scared it’s not too bad, just annoying how heavy it is! Are you formula feeding or breast feeding?

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oh girl I don’t miss it I am currently doing both formula and breast milk my son has a tongue tie so he doesn’t latch very well so I’m currently pumping every three hours

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Im 4months pp no period yet im EP every 4hrs. I hope this is normal 😅

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I’m 5months pp and just on my 4th period, I was soaking through everything for the first 2 periods, heavy for 4/5 days, 3rd period heavy for about 36 hours and this one has been much better, heavy but not as heavy for 24 hours then normal flow. I could totally cope if this was how they all are now! X

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i read if you’re breast feeding/babies having just breast milk, it can be 7-8 months PP before you have a period! And it says you sometimes might not have one again till you stop! So yeah I think that’s normal lovely x

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I read online if you’re breast feeding it’s 7-8m roughly! but if you’re doing both breast milk and formula you should roughly expect your period 4-8 weeks PP, but I think that’s just a guideline! Everyone’s different! X

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honestly it’s insane how much blood there is😅 im soaking through really thick pads it’s crazy! Hoping it calms down soon 🤣 you’d think the bleeding you get straight after birth would be enough but nope! The First period is miles worse! 🤣x

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14 months pp. Still no period 💕 forgot how it feels haha.

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I'm 14 weeks pp and going through my first period pp... the first 3 days were insane I'm pretty sure someone was murdered in my pants! But these last 3 days have been light bleeding thankfully but I'm wondering how much longer it's going to last for! Pre pregnancy they never went over 6 days!

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I plan on using my left over maternity pads when I eventually get my first period. They were great during post partum period and I felt they held alot more than even the heavy night pads, even of they did feel a bit like a nappy!

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