Lochia or period?

Brittany was born June 25th and so I'm now 6 weeks post partum as of
yesterday. At about 4 weeks, lochia tapered off to pretty much nothing. So
about a week and a half went by of no blood, not red, pink, brownish, etc.
So then about four or so days ago, the bleeding started again. Bright red
and it hasn't stopped. There's little clots too. It looks like it could be a
period but the time in between lochia stopping and this bleeding seems too
short for it to be a period. I'm really worried that maybe I have an
infection or something, all though there's no noticeable smells or anything
to it. What do you all think?

wrote:

It looks like it could be a
period but the time in between lochia stopping and this bleeding seems too
short for it to be a period.

Sounds normal to me -- I don't think the length of lochia necessarily affects
when your period starts up. There's also the phenomenon a lot of women have
noticed of a pseudo-period around six or eight weeks, and then nothing again
for months, but as you're using formula it's more likely that it's a regular
period. Of course check with your OB or family doctor if you're worried, but it
sounds similar to what I had when my period started only two months after my
son was born.

--Helen

Have you done anything strenuous - lifting or more exercise than you have
been doing? Sometimes lochia can stop and then start again if you do
something strenuous.

Be sure to take an iron supplement to stop getting anaemic and if the clots
worry you then see your docto - you should be seeing your doctor in the next
week or two for your post natal check so mention it and see what they say -
yes it could be your period and often the first period is heavier than
normal - avoid using tampons - continue to use sanitary towels or maternity
pads.

HTH

Bws
Jane


"Jody Pellerin" wrote in message
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Brittany was born June 25th and so I'm now 6 weeks post partum as of
yesterday. At about 4 weeks, lochia tapered off to pretty much nothing. So
about a week and a half went by of no blood, not red, pink, brownish, etc.
So then about four or so days ago, the bleeding started again. Bright red
and it hasn't stopped. There's little clots too. It looks like it could be
a
period but the time in between lochia stopping and this bleeding seems too
short for it to be a period. I'm really worried that maybe I have an
infection or something, all though there's no noticeable smells or
anything
to it. What do you all think?