I’ve come on my first period since having my son. I know the first one is usually heavier and lasts longer but the amount of blood I’ve been losing in the last 6 days is starting to concern me. My normal periods are 5 days max with only two heavy ish days. This period has been 6 days and I’ve been going through a super tampon and pad every couple of hours. I didn’t have this with my first child, should I be getting concerned?
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Ive had a heavier period to usual, before id have 3-4 days with maybe 1 heavy day. This time ive had 5 days of very heavy and its finally settling to my normal flow. Unless youre soaking through more than a pad an hour, or passing large clots you should be fine. Just make sure youre getting enough iron. And if youre really concerned call GP or 111. Also just be careful of using tampons, I dont know how far pp you are, but they increase risk of infection if used too soon x