camil...
hi, how long after having a vaginal birth should your bleeding stop?
I've heard that the sex of your baby determains the length of bleeding is this true? It has been 8 weeks since I gave birth to my son and I am still bleeding, is this normal?
Alex ...
Answer:
Hi,
Usually you will bleed heavily for one to two weeks and then it will be very light and by 8 weeks it is almost gone. If you have a caesarean birth or you are not breast feeding it may go on a bit longer. If it is still heavy or smelly then you need to have a check up. The length of your bleeding is not affected by the sex of the baby.
Best wishes,
Alex.
Usually you will bleed heavily for one to two weeks and then it will be very light and by 8 weeks it is almost gone. If you have a caesarean birth or you are not breast feeding it may go on a bit longer. If it is still heavy or smelly then you need to have a check up. The length of your bleeding is not affected by the sex of the baby.
Best wishes,
Alex.
Answered:
20 May 2010