Hi Amar, you are doing the right thing by calling your GP because even a small ongoig change is worth talking about also if you are 12 weeks post partum and had a difficult delivery it can sometimes take a little while for things to settle down. However don't leave it just to see if it settles, do call your gP. we get so worried about bothering them but that is what they are there for.

all the best

HM x

Hello, and thank you for posting.

Congratulations on your new baby, but I'm so sorry you are having these worries at the same time.

It isn't unusual for the pressure of pregnancy and labour to cause small tears (fissures) or haemorrhoids in the bowel. These can both cause fresh blood in the stools.

This said, it's always best to let your GP know of any concerns you have. They are best placed to review you and decide if anything further needs to be looked into. They will also know what investigations to do if needed.

Take care, and I hope you know more soon.

Sarah.