I have heard that it is normal to bleed for several weeks after giving birth and that heavy bleeding is not unusual.
I did not experience any bleeding at all. Would this also be considered normal? I was discharged from the hospital with no exam from the doctor (he didn't even come into the room, just stood in the door and asked me how I was doing.) And then at my six-week appointment my ob didn't even bring up the subject.
Seven months later I started experiencing long, painful periods which were eventually attributed to endometriosis and endometrial hyperplasia. I had no problems with either of these before.