Hi evry1,

Just need a word whether v'll have menses imm following delivery or after some days as usual........ actually i don't have any idea regarding this.
Read somewhere tht bleeding starts during delivery n continues for 15 or more days,is this true?

Had a regular app today n evythg is fine,in 37th week.Waiting for the big day......

Bye
Moni Jayashree replied. I found this on the net. Hope this info helps:

After nine months of having no periods, it may seem strange to start bleeding vaginally again. Following delivery, the blood that formed the lining of the uterus, along with tissue and mucus, is expelled from the uterus. This is called lochia (pronounced lo-kee-ah). Typically, the bleeding starts out as rather heavy and bright red in color. You might notice that the first time you get out of bed after delivery, blood may run down your legs. You may even notice a few small clots on your pad or in the toilet after you use the bathroom. This is from the blood that pooled in the vagina while you were in bed, and it's normal. Large clots, however, should be reported to your nurse or doctor.

After the first few hours
The bleeding will slow to what you might have with a normal period over the course of hours to days. In time, it will become a watery pink color and then change to a brownish discharge. You may notice that when you are up and around the house, your bleeding may go back to being bright red. This is also normal as long as it is not more than the bleeding you would have with a heavy menstrual period. After a few weeks, the discharge may become clear to yellowish in color. Some women bleed for two months, others bleed only for a week or two. Throughout this time, you should use sanitary napkins instead of tampons to reduce the possibility of infection.

The return of your period
Each woman is different in regard to when menstruation returns. If you are not breastfeeding, your period may return as early as four to six weeks after you deliver your baby. If you are a breastfeeding mom, you may not have a period again until after you stop nursing. This, however, is not true for everyone. While most women who are exclusively breastfeeding will not menstruate for at least the first six months, some will have a period as early as three or four months.

Resuming ovulation
Usually the first period comes before the first ovulation and signals that fertility may be returning-but not always. If it is important to you to prevent pregnancy during this time, some means of contraception is recommended. Discuss your options with your healthcare practitioner swapna replied. Hi Moni
Yes menses starts soon after delivery and will continue for 15 to 20 days,or sometimes it will be for less days also.Its differs in each and everyone.After the first periods it may take 6 or more months to get menses again depending on whether u r breastfeeding or not ,or even if ur breasfeeding u may still get menses regularly every month without any gap.
i am also in 37th week,docter said everything is fine.
Good luck.
take care
swapna.