thread: Bleeding after C section

  1. #1

    Jan 2008
    3,107

    Bleeding after C section

    I never really did any research on this as I didnt think Id have a C section. But how long after did you bleed? Been 15 days now and Im still bleeding although light, liquidy and it is getting darker. When should I expect it to stop and af return?

    Thanks

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Jul 2006
    Melbourne
    4,895

    I really can't remember how long I bled for after my c-sect but it was longer than a 'normal' AF. Then AF returned about 4-5 weeks after disappearing. It really is different for everyone and unfortunately it might be a little bit of wait & see what happens.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    800

    I bled for about 6 weeks and it kept changing within that time (ie getting heavier, lighter, changing colour etc)

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jul 2009
    2,109

    I didn't bleed for long at all, only about a week I think but during that time it was super heavy. I had a friend who had a C/S and didn't BF and her AF returned after about a month and a half I think.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Melbourne
    1,628

    I bled for 6 weeks post c/s and AF returned 4 weeks after that.

  6. #6
    Moderator

    Dec 2006
    Smidgen-ville
    3,736

    Mine lasted about 4 weeks, but it was pretty light in the last few weeks. It was different to AF.
    I can't answer about af, sorry.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Dec 2010
    The zoo
    735

    5-6 weeks for me. Mostly light after the first couple of weeks but would have a heavier day here and there. I can't remember when AF came back.

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Apr 2008
    Melbourne
    6,745

    6 weeks with DD1 and 8 weeks with DD2 - both were emergency c/s

  9. #9
    Registered User

    May 2009
    west NSW
    462

    probably not much help, but i had c/s with DS and i remember bleeding for up to 12 weeks (also with DD as well for 12 weeks and she was a VBAC) but im weird Lol. have heard that you can bleed longer for a c/s though......really hope it stops for you soon though xxxx

  10. #10
    BellyBelly Member

    Sep 2010
    North West Victoria, Australia
    3,003

    I bled for 7 weeks.
    Hope you finish soon, honey.
    *hugs*

  11. #11
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    melb
    8,498

    After DS1 I bled for 5 weeks After DS2 U bled for 6 weeks.

  12. #12
    2013 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Nov 2008
    baldivis
    964

    with my first 2 c sections it took 6-12 weeks for it to stop (my body is loopy) this 3rd time round its been 6 weeks and bleeding has stopped for 3 days now (hoping loopy body has sorted itself out). my af returned with the 2 c sections within 4 weeks.

  13. #13

    Jan 2008
    3,107

    Sigh. PP bleeding stopped at 4 weeks and it's now 6 weeks later and still nothing

    I'm hoping this post will kick my hormones into action.

    AF I want you back! If found please return to it's rightful owner :P

  14. #14
    Registered User

    Feb 2007
    In the jungle.
    4,809

    It can take a while for your hormones to settle down.......... but she better be on her way soon. Or we'll whop her arse.

  15. #15
    2013 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Nov 2008
    baldivis
    964

    *hugs* i know how you feel havent had an af flow yet been over 3 months and still no af. just continuing to spot about the place. i hope your af arrives soon, its a pain in the arse when our hormones just dont do as their told! xxx