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MrsMixson posted:
my name is rachel...i gave birth 2 my 4th child 2 weeks ago and my bleeding was pretty normal up till about 4 days ago...it started to turn a really gross maroon brown color like nothin i have ever seen before..and my bleeding i usually very light except for a few times a day i will have a big gush of blood and it smells like diahrea...its gotten to the point where i can smell it wen i start to bleed and i have to run to the bathroom and change my pad and wash myself so that it goes away...but it only smells wen i start to bleed and it s a really horrible smell...has anyone else been threw this or have advise?
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georgiagail responded:
A good article that discusses postpartum care.

One concern is both the "gush" of blood and the strong odor.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/postpartum-care/PR00142

Consider calling your OBGYN's office tomorrow to describe this. They may want you to come it to have this checked out.

Gail


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