need some answers please :)

[ammanda]

I have been on my first period since pregnancy for like 7 days now. is it supposed to last this long. My old periods were only 5 days long. and this period is so heavy its disgusting.. is that normal.  and Im even getting blood clots with this period.  and also I have my 6 week post pardom checkup today and there supposed to put the iud in. can they do that if im on my period? what can i expect from this appointment?

[blueeyedtabbycat]

My first AF PP was always heavey. Be sure to ask your doctor about it at your check though. Also when I got my IUD put in I was bleeding and my doctor said they pefer to do it then so they know your not pregnat. So no problem having AF while getting your IUD, but I guess its all up to the doctors. Good luck!

[hrm14]

yes it is possible, alot of things can cause that, change in weather, food, excitment, depression, stress.

[Limonada]

I've heard other women say that the first postpartum menstrual period is heaver than usual.  Because I've breastfed and didn't have a period for months, I haven't really experienced this (my first period after having my first son came at 6 months postpartum once I'd weaned him and was normal in length and flow and, as for my littlest boy who is now nearly 5 months old, I have yet to have a period).  

If you're concerned - or the flow remains heavy with clotting for much longer - I'd speak to your doctor just to reassure yourself.