On Tuesday, the FDNY held its first ‘Control the Bleed’ training in Brownsville. This initiative equips everyday New Yorkers with the skills they need if faced with life-threatening bleeding. Knowing what to do at a moment’s notice could mean the difference between life and death. Please visit FDNYSmart.org to schedule a presentation and training. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Your body warns you before bleeding begins. . On day one your uterus releases a chemical called prostaglandins. This chemical makes your uterus squeeze again and again so it can push out the old lining. The stronger the squeeze the stronger the pain. That is why you feel cramps back pain and even nausea. You may also see white discharge before the bleeding starts because your body is clearing out mucus and leftover lining. It is your body doing a lot of work in a very short time and that is why