Julie

Sounds like retained placenta to me.  I've had several clients who 
have finally been diagnosed at 6 weeks or so, and yes, even having 
had C/secs, even though you would think it was less of a 
risk.  Sometimes there will be haemorrhage, sometimes a uterine 
infection.  I'd explore with this mother awaiting results from the 
ultrasound, rather than taking combined hormonal contraceptives.

Pamela Morrison IBCLC
Rustington, England

Julie wrote:
I have a doula client who is still bleeding fairly heavily and cramping =
at 8 weeks postpartum.  She had a c-section. She is exclusively nursing =
and has a very good milk supply.  She is going for an ultrasound, but =
her doctors have suggested that her hormones are just really out of =
whack and have recommended she go on a combo-estrogen-progesterone pill. =
  She is obviously concerned about her milk supply.  Any ideas about =
what's going on with her?  If she does take the pill to 'restart' her =
hormonal system and then goes off of it, what are the chances her milk =
supply will get back to normal after being on the pill?  Thanks in =
advance for your thoughts and ideas.

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