how long after birth do you bleed
Postpartum bleeding is generally much heavier than menstrual bleeding, however. Postpartum bleeding typically begins within hours after giving birth, and will continue for about two or three weeks after giving birth. For some women, postpartum bleeding may last for up to as many as six weeks after giving birth. Postpartum bleeding starts out as a bright red vaginal discharge. The postpartum bleeding generally stays bright red for anywhere from four to ten days after giving birth.