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Is a period JUST the shedding of the uterine lining in preparation for the next month and a possible pregnancy ?

Or is there more to it ? I had my daughter last week and I'm still bleeding since my body is shedding this blood and preparing for ovulation again. Is this considered my first period after pregnancy? Sorry if I sound stupid. I just have no idea

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  • 5 years ago
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    No, that's not a period. That's postpartum bleeding/lochia. Most women bleed for four to six weeks.

    If you are not breastfeeding, you may begin to ovulate as soon as lochia stops.

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