Blood from c-section incision ?

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So, my son was born 9 weeks ago via c-section . My staples were removed at 3 and 9 days post-partum and since they were removed, I've had a light, white discharge from the wound which I was told is normal . Now tonight, as I went to clean the incision, there was a very small amount of blood after I wiped along the incision . There are no red streaks coming from the wound, or pus, or pain nor do I have a fever . I'd like to know if anyone else experienced this and what their doctor did for it, and/or if they were told it was normal . I plan on going to the doctor's tomorrow myself, I'm just looking for some peace of mind until then .

Kat · Accepted Answer

I had a c-section when my son was born in October of 08. No discharge, whether it be blood, clear fluid, or white stuff, is good. It's signs of an infection. 

Sorry I can't give you peace of mind, but that is what I was told.

My incision leaked clear fluid at one point and I went straight to the Dr and it turned out to be an infection.

On top of that, it's been 9 weeks, my incision was almost entirely healed on the outside at that point...

I'd be very concerned.

AnnaMM · Answer

youre not supposed to have discharge, its NOT normal!!!!
why are you cleaning the incision? i didnt clean mine at all because it healed on its own...all you're supposed to do is wash your entire body with a gentle soap, you shouldnt be specifically cleaning the incision, that would irritate it.
and blood is definitely NOT good.
you might have re-opened the incision, or you may have an infection, or possibly both.
you need to go to the ER so nothing else or something far worse would happen...

Anonymous · Answer

i don't understand why they told you its normal i was told that any kind of discharge from the wound is not normal does your wound smell weird? i think this is a sign on an infection i think to be safe you should just go to the ER and have it checked out

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