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I've been bleeding non-stop for 3 months after having my son! A: For most women, the bleeding that happens after a delivery (whether it is a vaginal delivery or a C-section) lasts no more than 6 weeks on average. Some women only bleed for 4 weeks, and some can bleed for up to 8 weeks. The bleeding that happens after delivery occurs because the lining of the uterus, which has grown to be very thick during pregnancy, sloughs off after delivery and removal of the placenta.
Sometimes, bleeding that's much heavier than normal lochia happens. This is called postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). PPH may happen within 24 hours of giving birth (primary PPH), or between 24 hours and 12 weeks after the birth (secondary PPH) (RCOG 2009). It may be caused by a piece of membrane or retained placenta, or when your uterus doesn't contract down properly after you've delivered the placenta. Call an ambulance if: