Postpartum Bleeding After C-Section: What's Normal & When to Worry

Question
I had my baby on Feb 19 by C-section and had the heavy bleeding for a few days in the hospital then it was brownish with discharge and only heavy once since then about three weeks ago and dark red. So its been brownish since only when I go to the bathroom. Now for 2 days I am bleeding bright red and mainly when I go to the bathroom. I wipe and it seems like there is a constant drip.I am already at 6 weeks after birth. Is this normal should I go to the doctor?

Answer
Laura,

If you are not breastfeeding, it is likely that the bleeding you had was a menstrual period.

I saw this question in the question pool. It's been over a week since you submitted this question; if you are still experiencing bleeding, give your doctor a call.

Sincerely,

Dorothy H, LCCE