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25 years
My baby was born on 5/6/2014..i had my period on 17/7 and am still having it with heavy flow sometimes..is that normal?or should i consult a geneco??
Aug 7, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
This is expected. What happens is that during pregnancy, the surface area of the uterus,tthe endometrium, expands, so as a result, after childbirth, there is almost twice as much surface area ofeendometrial tissue to shed through menstruation as before, hence the heavier bleeding than before delivery.
If such heavy flow recurs for 3 consecutive cycles, consult your gynecologist. Meanwhile just keep an eye and don't fear.
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