What is the colour of your blood? Postpartum blood tend to start off red, turns dark brown and then there will be an instance when there will be white discharge observed.
Also, observe the flow of your blood -- the flow of blood is heavier in postpartum bleeding (500-1000ml) than in menstruation (10-80ml).
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