https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 12:11:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-88117 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:09:05 +0000 SAHM0811 88117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The bleeding is commonly 4-6 weeks postpartum. The key point is that it should get progressively less and less each week. Near the end, it turns white in color, like discharge. Some moms notice this, some don't. If bleeding increases, call your OB (my OB worries if I soak a pad in less than an hour). When your period returns can vary. If you are exclusively breastfeeding it likely won't come back for several months, but it's different for everyone. Kellymom has good info on this. You can also read about contraceptive options while bf'ing on there and then discuss with your OB at the next visit. The most popular options postpartum are the mini pill (progesterone only pill) for bf'ing moms and also Mirena. Know that it's very important for the mini pill to be taken at exactly the same time every day (well, there's a 3 hr window... but the more consistent, the better, otherwise the failure rate goes way up). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87990 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:34:46 +0000 mrs. wagon 87990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we waited over 6 weeks and it was still so painful. it took quite a few times until it didn't hurt anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87989 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:34:44 +0000 cupcakemama 87989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I think he knew that a bad experience could lead to a really, REALLY lengthy delay til the next time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87986 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:31:35 +0000 heffalump 87986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cupcakemama: lucky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87983 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:29:58 +0000 cupcakemama 87983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: nope! We took it slow and steady, DH was very careful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87961 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:06:43 +0000 pastemoo 87961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Huh. My mom said "you won't be able to wait 6 weeks to have sex, are you kidding?" and then "don't worry, you can still have sex whenever you want, just be prepared." My mom cracks me up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87950 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:51:41 +0000 heffalump 87950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cupcakemama: lol, did it hurt? I waited the 6 weeks and it was still a little painful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87799 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:06:40 +0000 chopsuey 87799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I didn't have a 2 week appt. Just a 6 week! The only thing my OB said was no sex, tampons, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87783 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:33:06 +0000 cupcakemama 87783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As pp said bleeding and periods differ for everyone so the ob couldn't give you an answer on that one.</p> <p>@artbee: we must be brave then. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87772 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:21:12 +0000 heffalump 87772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like they won't have the answers to your questions because like everybody said, it's different for everyone. I didn't even get a 2 week apt, we waited until 6 weeks. I wasn't told to take a stool softener for that long (but did take it for a while anyway) and I could not imagine anyone being brave enough to have sex before 6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87760 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:56:56 +0000 Goldilocks1107 87760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd probably make another appointment to see her (maybe first thing in the morning, if possible) because it really doesn't seem like you got all your questions answered.<br /> My OB is chronically late (30-45 minutes on average) but I still make her give me the full amount of time I need to answer all my questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87583 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:56:09 +0000 winniebee 87583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine: phew : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87580 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:54:55 +0000 pelikila 87580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The length of time you can expect to bleed varies from woman to woman. Additionally, depending on your body, your period may not come back for quite awhile. Mine didn't come back until I had weaned my son at 9 months (and then it still took another month for it to actually appear). Other women I know, even while breastfeeding, got their period back within only 2-3 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87578 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:53:59 +0000 Andrea 87578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the bleeding and period varies a lot. I expect her to talk with you on those topics during the next appt along with birth control. That is what happened to me. But you can always call in the meantime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87572 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:48:26 +0000 Clementine 87572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: oops, i meant 6 wks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87571 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:47:07 +0000 winniebee 87571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine: I always thought it was no rigorous exercise /sex for 6 WEEKS, not 6 months? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/important-post-pregnancy-info#post-87562 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:39:28 +0000 Clementine 87562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had 2 week follow-up appt. with my OB, but my doc was running 1 hr behind, so I felt like she just checked to make sure I was healing nicely after L&amp;D and went over very quickly some things about post-pregnancy recovery, but I still feel like I don't have all the info.</p> <p>This is what she told me....am I missing any other impt info?</p> <p>1. No sex or certain exercises (crunches, jogging, and swimming) for 6 wks<br /> 2. If we do have sex, use a condom and lube<br /> 3. Keep taking stool softener for 2 mos<br /> 4. I can start pumping now since it looks like my milk is well established<br /> 5. Keep taking prenatal vitamins<br /> 6. No dietary restrictions<br /> 7. Apply Mederma on my stretch marks</p> <p>Then I have another appt. to see her in 2 mos.</p> <p>But...she didn't tell me about how long I should expect to bleed? When I would be getting my period? We really didn't talk about contraceptives other than condoms. </p>