Lochia-how long?

[BoyCrazy]

sorry this is a bit tmi and gross to talk about but i am curious as to how long lochia lasts..
its been 4.5 weeks since i had bub...im only spotting now, some days i dont have anything on my pad, but then other days theres only a tiny little bit there..but i still have to wear a pad..i HATE pads..its driving me nuts..im so a tampon person..anyways....my point..how long did the spotting last for you??

[susmamma]

hi :wave:
congrats on jasper hon :yelclap:

omg so hear u re pads.
im week 5.5 and still bleeding... and then some days nothing.

feels like the worlds longest period!
and i cant seem to remember how long it took with the last babies?!

[happymess]

Mel I am glad you asked this, I was wondering the same thing, I am only getting a little bit each day, but soooooo annnoying, I hate wearing pads, I had to put nappy rash cream on yesterday cos of the rubbing, sorry TMI.

[jade24]

I'm having the same issue as all you ladies!! The standard time is anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks, I think. Lucky me usually gets the whole 6 weeks, but I have known people to stop bleeding after only two.

Hang in there - it shouldn't be too much longer!!

[Nex]

Gee I must have been lucky then. I was competely done in under two weeks

[kar]

Mine seems to have slowed alot after 12 days. I hate hate pads too. I have taken to wearing a "active" pad type thing that I bought for waters breaking and leaking. Think I will move to a panty liner tomorrow.
Much more comfortable.
Think I am a lucky one too. Would drive me mental to have a pad for 6 weeks!

[borntobemummy]

well, now I feel really ripped off! I had it for 8 weeks with DD and DS1 and I'm expecting the same as it's still quite heavy now at 4 weeks:rolleyes:

[Tam-I-Am]

It varies from person to person. Anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks is 'normal' - although 8 weeks is getting on a bit, so if it lasted for longer than that, you should probably check it out with your GP.

Most women find that it slows down toward the end, but they can start bleeding again if they do a lot of physical activity. It's nature's way of reminding us to take it easy postnatally :)

[EmyLou]

I went for 3 and a bit weeks, glad it didnt go on longer cause i hate wearing pads they are grose!

[BoyCrazy]

thankyou to everyone who replied!! :)

bub is 5 weeks today, and its my first whole day without a pad!! woohoo! i feel so light :laughing: and soooo much better without a pad the size of a small island on! lol

hope everyone is enjoying their new bubbas!
:wave: