It’s not unusual to experience bleeding after up to six weeks after a C-section. Seek medical care if the bleeding gets heavier or is accompanied by other symptoms, like an unusual smell or dizziness.

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‌A Cesarean scar happens when you deliver a child through a Cesarean section, also known as a C-section. A C-section is a major surgery that can lead to significant scarring. Here’s what you need to ...

Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...