Serious Postpartum Complications Women Can Face

Blood Clots

Although it is quite normal for a woman to bleed right after delivery and for the subsequent weeks after giving birth, some blood clots and symptoms the body dispels can indicate a more crucial health problem. Normal blood clotting has a jelly-like appearance, and can contain mucus or tissue, and can be as large as a golf ball. Bleeding will be at its heaviest right after childbirth due to the uterus shedding its lining, however, the bleeding and discharge most women experience should completely slow down or stop within five to six weeks. Although blood clots and bleeding cannot be prevented, many doctors will advise patients to monitor the blood flow and use sanitary napkins.