I had issues after DD2. At my 6 week post check they put me on antibiotics incase my excessive bleeding was retained placenta. I was on antibiotics for 4 weeks, and didn't have a period. When DD2 was 18 months old and weaned, I got my AF 2 weeks later. It was excessive and lasted 8-10 days and then I would have a 10 day break and then it would start again. I went to the GP who said it could continue like this for 12 months or so. I then went to my acupuncturist who helped me tremendously with breastfeeding and hormonal issues post birth. She gave me some chinese herbs and 2 days after I started them, I had an even bigger period which lasted for 2 weeks and had rather *TMI* brown chunks come out as well. After that "clean out", I went back to 4-5 day periods every 30 days or so. We called it the big clean out in my house as I went through a maternity pad every hour for the first 4 days and then it started slowing. I wasn't able to wear tampons because she told me not too in order to keep everything clean.