Minor bleeding and pain are normal, but be cautious for 1) bleeding in large volume/heavy bleeding, 2) non stop bleeding 3) severe pain, 4) any sign of infection, or 5) fever If you have any of those symptoms consider going to the doctor asap, or to the er if it is severe enough. It’s your body’s way of shedding the uterine lining and healing the surgical site To be sure, let your doctor find out the cause C section incision bleeding a little, what does it mean?
But it's important to speak to your gp or midwife if you have any unusual bleeding. Also called lochia, this bleeding consists of mucus, tissue, and blood that the uterus sheds as it replaces its lining following the delivery (1) (2) Bleeding after cesarean delivery may be heavy and bright red during the first week after birth and become lighter and brownish over time. Your incision may leak a small amount of clear or bloody fluid in the first few days after delivery, this is normal However, leaking of pus, redness around the incision, fever (101) or opening of the wound, may indicate infection and we would like you to call us right away.
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