Bleeding after childbirth

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Bleeding after childbirth

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All women bleed after delivery, whether it's a vaginal delivery or a Caesarean section. After the baby is born and the placenta is delivered, the vessels in the uterus that were attached to the placenta need to constrict and the uterus needs to contract to close these vessels. During this time, a patient will experience a large amount of vaginal bleeding which is controlled typically with massage, pitocin, and observation. Following the actual delivery, bleeding can occur for approximately 3 - 6 weeks. The bleeding is initially red in color and a small amount, like maybe a heavy period. But each day your bleeding should get less and less. Eventually it will change to a light pink discharge and may continue and eventually taper off. If you bleed too much, you need to contact your doctor immediately. This can even occur when you go home from the hospital. Bleeding too much is defined as bleeding more than one pad an hour and passing large clots. If you ever feel dizzy, lightheaded, contact your doctor immediately and do not drive to the doctor. Call 911 or have a family member take you to the hospital or the doctor so you can be evaluated immediately.

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Shamsah Amersi, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Shamsah Amersi, MD is a preeminent Board Certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She received her undergraduate degree in psychobiology from UCLA, where she graduated summa cum laude, with Phi Beta Kappa membership. At the prestigious, UC San Francisco medical school, Dr. Amersi graduated with top honors, and was recognized as a distinguished member of alpha omega alpha, an honor society for the top 5% of all medical doctors.

Dr. Amersi has received numerous professional and academic awards, including the University of California Distinguished Scholar Award for four consecutive years, an endowed merit scholarship, and the UCLA Alumni Association Achievement Award for four consecutive years. Through her private practice in Santa Monica, CA, Dr. Amersi is the personal physician to several Hollywood A-list celebrities. Dr. Amersi has been in private practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist for over ten years. She specializes in natural child birth, offers VBACs to her patients, and focuses on natural conservative treatment options, minimally invasive surgery, and bioidentical hormone replacement. Her favorite part of her job is delivering babies and sharing this intimate journey with her patients. She provides comprehensive compassionate care for all phases of a woman's life from adolescence through menopause.  Her special interest in female sexuality, libido and the effects of childbirth on pelvic prolapse has led to Dr. Amersi's renowned expertise in these fields. She performs both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for pelvic prolapse and vaginal relaxation.

 

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