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Old 02/25/13, 01:24 PM
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Is it normal for does to bleed 2 weeks post-partum?

The babies were born on Feb 9 and 10, and all three does are still bleeding... what looks like fresh, red blood. I don't remember seeing this before, but all three are first fresheners. Everyone acting normal, eating, running around, and babies look well-fed. Is this normal or should I worry?
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Old 02/25/13, 01:39 PM
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I wouldn't worry.
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Old 02/25/13, 01:45 PM
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It's no different then after a women has a baby. Totally normal.
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Old 02/25/13, 01:47 PM
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Yep totally normal for a few weeks, even a month or a little longer. It will get less & less though as each week goes by.
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Old 02/25/13, 01:47 PM
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Just as long as it doesn't smell really bad. It can take awhile to stop
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Old 02/25/13, 02:01 PM
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Okay, good. No foul odor or anything, but they look a little messy. I do not remember the bleeding lasting this long in years past, and I myself have never had a baby, so wasn't sure how normal this is! Thank you everyone!
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Just keep an eye on them, like usual. Anything not right, then be worried, but they can bleed for quite some time.
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Normal. We've got two (ten year old and four year old) still bleeding slightly after kidding Feb 12th and 14th. Their rear ends would look a lot nicer if they'd finish cleansing, but for our does they're still in the normal time frame.
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Old 02/25/13, 07:14 PM
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I have one right now doing the same thing kidded about then. No worries
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And just when you think she's all done she will bleed again.
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