First period after pregnancy
Hi moms! When did you get your first period after giving birth? I'm 4 months postpartum. I had an emergency C-section on December 23rd, 2025, at 28weeks of pregnancy, and I started my first period last Friday (4/10). It's a heavy flow with many small to medium blood clots, and I need to change my pads frequently. Today is day 9, and the flow is still heavy, so I have to change pads every 3-4 hours. I've switched to pants-style underwear. Should I be worried? This is my second baby; my first was 14 years ago, so this feels all new to me again.
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Id say 9 days is a long time. Was this normal for you pre this birth? If its not id seek medical advise (but you may grt gaslight as some doctors are completely clueless on women's menstrual health).
I breastfed so my period wss delayed. First 5 where blood baths (litrally water red when i peed, every time) pretty much but 3 days long. But theyve now calmed down and gone to really light so that may be whats happens to you. But still 9 days is rather long so id still get checked
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