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Re: 2 wks postpartum- question about size of chunks with bleeding.From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 10 Nov 2001 22:38:40 -0600 (CST)
At Sat, 10 Nov 2001, clare wrote: > >Sorry to be so blunt. I have had heavy afterpains and no fever- 2 wks >postpartum. Healthy vaginal delivery, no episiotomy. Beautiful little >girl. > >Is it normal to have passed a chunk slightly smaller than the palm of >the hand? I was told to expect heavy bleeding as with my first (normal) >delivery, but have never experienced this before. Should I be >concerned? > >Thanks for your time. Clare The heaviest bleeding and pain is usually the first week, but sometimes can happen the second and third, but should be pretty short lived. if they persist, I suggest you call your ob.
-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board Pregnancy and Birth Section Private Practice New Orleans, La.
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