Blood clots 5 days postpartum + constipation

[Anonymous]

Normal to be passing 2 blood clots a day 5 days after delivery? Each is about the size of 2 quarters combined. During discharge, I was warned about soaking through a pad after one hour but not about blood clots.

Am also VERY gassy from constipation. Have pooped a small poop and taken Miralax everyday but am still backed up. Any tips?

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Normal but definitely call your OB if you feel like something is off. Better safe than sorry. Miralax 2x/day.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

I did for 9 days.

Eat some bran flakes/raisin bran.

[Anonymous]

That bleeding is normal. I had constipation and took one of my kid's glycerin suppository and didn't regret it. No matter how that baby came out, vaginal or C-section, you do not want to be straining to poop!

[Anonymous]

I still feel guilty for telling my sister her bleeding was normal. Turned out she needed a d&c. Best to consult with your doctor.

[Anonymous]

If you don’t have a tear, I second the liquid glycerin suppository. Ask your OB for the okay if you’re unsure.

[Anonymous]

I don’t remember if that’s a normal amount of bleeding - if you’re worried call your doctor and ask to be examined. Really.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for glycerin suppository.

If it makes you feel better, I was constipated leading up to birth and hadn’t pooped for about a week before vaginal delivery. No poop came out during delivery (I was sure I’d poop in delivery, but no.). I was over a week post partum before I had a poop again. It was awful.