TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
hi there my name is a_______. i had a baby 3 months ago by c-section and the month after i had my baby i got a really heavy period, i didnt stop bleeding at all. That lasted like for 4 days. Now im in my third month after i had my baby and i havent gotten mhy period. i know that i could not be pregnant again because we been using condoms but im still worried. do u know what could be happening? i know that it takes a while to get our period after a c-section but im nt sure im so worried. please help.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hello, I'm really glad that you've contacted us, it sounds like you are very concerned about your safety, and I'm glad that you are seeking out for help. Have you talked with people around you, like a friend or relative? They might have had previous experience about this that might help you, or they could just simply be there for you to hear you out and lend you a shoulder to lean on. I'm worried about your health, do you think you could see your doctor about it? As medical doctors they probably will have better insight about what is going on. Also, there is a place called Planned Parenthood. They provide various services related with pregnancy; you might want to check it out. Their website is www.plannedparenthood.org and you could call them at 800-576-5544. They offer sliding scale, which means that their fees will be adjusted to you so that you can afford it.

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