How long does that first period after pregnancy usually last? Normally I have a very light period that lasts for about 4 days. This first postpartum period is ridiculous! It's been 9 DAYS. It was super heavy for 4 of the days, got lighter day 7, I thought it was gone yesterday morning, and all of a sudden it's back full force that evening! I'm so so so tired of bleeding! I want my normal period back god d a m m i t!