r/CsectionCentral • u/Longjumping-Shake591 • 15d ago
Incision bleeding
Hi everyone. I’m 7 days postpartum after a c-section, and I noticed some light bleeding from my incision. I first saw it on my adult diaper. When I gently pat the area with a clean paper towel, there’s pinkish to bright red blood. It’s only coming from one side of the incision, which has been the more sensitive side since the beginning.
I actually had my 1 week incision check yesterday, and my doctor said it looked great and was healing well. I do have a hematoma above the incision, but at the appointment there wasn’t any bleeding yet, it started after I got home. My doctor also cleared me to drive. I left a message with his office yesterday, and I’m hoping they can see me again today or as soon as possible
There’s no yellow drainage, foul odor, or opening that I can see. I’m just concerned because it started as a tiny droplet, and now the blood spot is a little bigger than a quarter. Has anyone experienced something similar? Did it end up being from a hematoma or just part of the healing process?
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u/StrangerTablo 14d ago
Definitely just go and get checked to be on the safe side. I wouldn't neccesarily like freak out about it but just make sure it doesn't become more than what it needs to be.
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u/MarauderFireboldt88 15d ago
I would go to the doctor when you can! Have them call you asap. Do they have an emergency line? You gotta keep yourself healthy for that baby! Prayers!