Periods while breastfeeding

[LyndalT]

Hi,

My DD is 4 weeks today, and although my bleeding has been thining over the past few weeks, I have noticed this morning that it is darker and more bloody more like my period used to be.

Can someone please tell me if this is my period or should I go to my GP?

Thanks

Lyndal

[lucyp]

Hi there, some women experience what seems to be a "small period" about the time you have. As far as I am aware this episode of painless bleeding is normal as long as it it does not become profuse or prolonged or repeat.

Having said that - if It were me and I was at all anxious- I would ring the GP or Oby , just to put my mind at rest. Also the hospital I attended also told me to ring the maternity ward if I had any questions and were really helpful when I spoke to the midwives there in my early days.

If you experience any of the below symptoms, I would definately call your oby or GP.

Signs to look out for include:

Your sanitary pad becomes soaked in less than an hour
You smell a foul odour in your discharge
Your clots are the size of a fifty cent piece or are larger
You start to feel faint or even dizzy or come down with a fever and/or chills

[LyndalT]

thank you for your advice, its just mild bleeding, I do not have any cramps or clots or anything. if it does get heavier or any other symptoms I will contact my GP.

[madvoice]

My Ob told me that sometimes the Lochia phase can wax and wane. It can continue for up to 12 weeks :eek: If its bothering you, I'd ring the Dr just to be on the safe side.