After you come home with your baby, it’s normal for you to continue to bleed. For most people, this bleeding and spotting lasts about 4-5 weeks, but it can last for up to 8 weeks.

For the first few days after giving birth, you will probably bleed a lot, like a heavy period. This blood is usually reddish brown. You may pass some clots, especially after you have been lying down for while. Your bleeding should lighten up after a few days, becoming pinkish brown. This lighter bleeding can also have a different smell. That’s normal. This lighter bleeding can last anywhere from 3 to 8 weeks.

Your bleeding might stop for a few days and then start again. It can even stop for a week or two and then start again. This is normal and nothing to worry about.

Heavy, bright red bleeding is not normal. If you soak through 1 or more pads in an hour, contact your doctor.

 

 

Still bleeding after coming home with your baby? Don’t freak – a little bleeding is normal for up to 8 weeks!