Is it normal for your first period after giving birth to be long and heavy? I am 6 weeks Postpartum.

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And how much blood would be considered too much blood? I never used to have periods THIS heavy before! I’m also clotting a little. I’ve been bleeding + cramping since last Saturday. It started to taper off but then I had my six week postpartum checkup and she had to check me with a speculum, and it got heavier again after that. I also had my tubes removed after delivery so I’m not sure if that has something to do with it?

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The tube removal doesn’t cause that. I had mine removed. My period came 5 1/2 weeks after delivering my angel baby. It was heavier then I normally have. It’s been 7 months and it’s starting to get back to normal now.

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It’s hard to say because I haven’t had my tubes taken out. But just based on my experience..I’ve also 6 weeks PP and started my period. It has been a lot heavier then usual but then again we haven’t had our periods for 9 months.

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Tube removal doesn't cause that. If you bleed through an ultra tampon or pad in an hour then call your doctor

Is it normal for your first period after giving birth to be long and heavy? I am 6 weeks Postpartum.

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