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Stitches are bleeding......

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jofeb04 · 04/10/2005 15:43

Sorry if TMI, but i had stitches 8days ago, been keeping them really clean etc, but they bleed whenever i need the toilet!! It seems to come out pritty fast, but always stops within 10minutes of it starting. They dont bleed continusly, and i questioned my midwife who didnt seem concerned, but she never checked them either! Can they tear? Or is it normal? I had stitches with my DS 19months ago, and cant remember any sort of bleeding with them!!!
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Socci · 04/10/2005 15:54

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Roobie · 04/10/2005 16:33

Are you sure it's the stitches that are bleeding and not just general postpartum bleeding - I had stitches with dd 3 years ago noe and don't know how I would have been able to distinguish bleeding stitches from general bleeding.

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bubsylocket · 04/10/2005 16:33

I didn't have bleeding after having my stitches done when i had my dd1 and believe you/me I had loads - get your midwife round to have a check !!!!

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jofeb04 · 04/10/2005 19:07

Its deffinately from the stitches area, as once it starts to bleed it seems to run out, hence if it was a general bleed, this would be dangerous!! My bleed has really calmed down, and is only very slight now anyway!!

I'll ask my midwife to check them for me!!