Gross question alert!

[tigwig]

I had a baby 10 weeks ago and have just had my first period since. I had a normal delivery except a retained placenta which had to be removed in theatre. Today just as my period has almost finished I found what can be described as a small piece of tissue in my pants. I have been having mild cramps all day but don't know if this is related or I am catching a bug (as one of the kids I look after has one.) Has anyone else experienced this and is it normal or should I go to GP?

[Sqad]

Almost certainly was a piece of retained placenta and this is no big deal. However if in the unlikely event of another small piece being retained then you will have irregular bleeding which may warrant a D&C.

Time will tell.

[tigwig]

Thank you for that quick answer so unless it happens again I don't need to do anything?

[Sqad]

Sorry......didn't answer your last bit....not necessary to see your GP unless the bleeding or "labour pains" persist.

[LoftyLottie]

Tigwig. Years ago I had something similar during a period. It was quite a large piece of tissue and I hadn't had a recent pregnancy and neither was I pregnant. I did have cramps with this particular period which was quite unusual for me. I took the tissue to my GP who sent it off for analysis and it was just normal womb lining. Sqad is probably right, but this is just to say that these things can happen and don't panic. It never happened again.

If it was me I would have a talk with my own GP or health visitor.

[tigwig]

thanks again both of you

[sara3]

I had "retained placenta products" about 6 -8 weeks after my daughter was born. I had to have a D&C.

[redcrx]

like LL, i have had this on occasion, long after giving birth.

[Mr Veritas]

Not a gross question at all tigwig!
If people can't stand to read such a question,they shouldn't really be posting on AB.
It's all part of life's experiences.
I wish you well.
Alec.

[Canary42]

I agree with Mr V - if people are that squeamish they certainly shouldn't be visiting a Health thread.