Heavy 1st period after pregnancy??

Question

I just got my period for the first time after my third pregnancy (12 weeks ago). It is very heavy....is this normal to be so heavy? I haven't had to change the tampon once every hour like I know would be bad, but I do leak about every 3 hours or so. Is this normal for a first period after pregnancy? No clotting, at least yet??? No real cramping either, some, but not alot. Thanks for any help!!

Answer 1

It's perfectly normal.  Massively inconvenient, but totally normal.

Congrats on the birth!

Answer 2

Yea, perfectly normal. And wow your not bleeding as much as I did! I had a c-section and thought I would never stop bleeding! My first period kinda blended in with "birth bleeding". I was using pads, because you're not supposed to use tampons the first few months. But my pads needed to be changed every 1/2 hour or so. It was bad.

But just keep an eye and make sure theres no clots. It'll last for a little while. But it will get better... promise!

Answer 3

Its normal. Your body is adjusting. it went through alot to have a baby. Hormones are trying to go back to normal.

The doctor will tell you to keep an eye on any clotting but since your not clotting thats good.