How long does newborn vaginal bleeding last and should parents be concerned?

Question

Is it normal for a newborn girl to experience vaginal bleeding, how long does it typically last, and should parents be worried if the bleeding increases after the first few days?

Answer 1

Baby Center says if you still see some after six weeks mention it to your doc at your post-natal check. Even with real menstruation there can be a bit of an "ebb and flow" to it. The fact that it wasn't there and then was probably doesn't mean anything. In my experience it was only the first few days, but it probably greatly depends on how the birth occured/length of time etc. If you see a lot of blood or if it is gone for more than a week or two and then comes back I'd mention it to doc though.

Answer 2

Its normal I guess, but still to be on safe side, I would recommend you take/show your daughter to the HV/ Doctor. One of my twins had a milky white discharge from her vagina two days after birth. I panicked and took her to the doctor, who said not to worry. Only if there is a foul smell coming from the discharge; then there may be an infection. As you said, its all due to hormones. Bleeding after birth or few days after is okay. What I want to know is: If it is just a few drops or heavy bleeding. If its the former,then its perfectly normal.

Dont worry. It will stop eventually. While cleaning her vagina, just spread the labia a bit and gently clean the creases with luke warm water and no need to dig deeper as it may hurt the baby.