Lochia turned bright red again 20 days post partum.?

Question

My lochia had become so little i was having only spotting. But today it turned bright red again and more than spotting(but not full fledged bleeding). Is there a cause to be concerned? Experienced mommies,pls help

Answer 1

Could be a sign that you need to take it easy still.  Sometimes when we do to much before we are really ready the bleeding will return.  If you start to get fever or chills, call the doc, otherwise take it easy as much as possible.

Answer 2

Hi there!

Congratulations on your new arrival!

I hope you can get some sleep ;0)

I had this happen with my second and third.  They told me I was doing too much.

Rest.

Put your feet up.

Don't do so much, and stop picking up anything heavier than baby.

;0)

That's what they told me.

I've heard it is not too uncommon to experience this, and that as long as it isn't gushing or passing clots, you should be alright.

Hope it stops soon.

Blessings!

Answer 3

Hate to say it...but it could be your period back already. I got mine back that fast with my first born.

Never hurts to ring the doctor and ask :)

Answer 4

I'd say take it easy. About 2-3 weeks after I had my son, I was carrying a basket full of laundry to the washroom and gushed bright red blood all over the floor. I was so scared, but found out I was doing too much and lifting too much weight too soon! Take it easy and if it makes you feel better, Call your doctor up. Better safe than sorry.