How long did you bleed after giving birth? I'm 10.5 weeks postpartum, breastfeeding, not on birth control pills. I stopped bleeding around week 7, but then it came back, stopped and started again. Is this normal? The doctor wants me to wait 2 more weeks to see how much I bleed ??

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It should be ok to have some spotting resembling the end of your period which is like dark brown. I had it after I stopped lochia at about week 7 too. Should be like the residual waste material. I think your doctor is trying to determine if it's your period or an irregular bleeding which can be a cause for concern.

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