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Question by  localgirl808 (405)

How soon after giving birth will I get my period?

 
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Answer by  mumma3 (13)

I got my period 5 weeks after giving birth and my baby is fully breastfed, so I would say you can get it any time - everyone is different!

posted by Anonymous
I had a period exactly 5 weeks after giving birth. I am hoping it will be a steady cycle.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
thank you so much for this, I thought I might be the only one.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
Thank you, I was kinda of worried for getting my period 6 weeks after giving birth since i'm fully beast feeding.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Bpg (84)

Generally speaking, if you are not breastfeeding your infant, your period will resume in one to four months from the time you gave birth. Seek advice from your doctor if it has not resumed by 6 months post delivery. Breastfeeding women may not resume their period until after they stop breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is NOT a form of birthcontrol.

posted by Anonymous
i am fully breastfeeding and my baby will be 6 months this january 29 and i have not my menstruation yet..i worry about it sometimes..  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
My baby was 6 mo in Jan, I just got my period back Jan 1st & I am breastfeeding. Now I'm 2 days late, not sure if I'm prego again or my cycle isn't back on track.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
You're worried? get this, my son will be 2 years old next month and i'm starting to worry if i sneeze too hard a baby will pop out? could i be pregnant again?  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I gave birth eight weeks ago to the day and I am breastfeeding. I started my period today.

 
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Answer by  lauryn (194)

The length of time it takes a women to get her period after giving birth varies from women to women. For many women it can take about 2 to 3 months before your period returns to normal. If you are nursing than this time frame will last even longer. It could take about 6 months on average.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I got my period after 5 weeks and I was also breastfeeding/pumping every three hours. I think it all depends on your body, everyone is different.

 
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Answer by  localgirl808 (405)

Most women resume menstruating 1-2 months after giving birth. Just remember that you can ovulate even if you have not had a period--use protection when you have sex.

 
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Answer by  lin33 (6)

I am solely breastfeeding and started my period on the four week after giving birth. This also happened with my first baby whom was also solely breastfed.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I had my beautiful and very precious daughter three months ago, I am breastfeeding and haven't started my period yet. I bled continuously for about 12 weeks after giving birth (had an infection) and am not worried about my period. I hear it's normal.

 
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Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

Menstrual cycles start up usually within one to three months of stopping breast feeding, or after giving birth if you don't breast feed.

 
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Answer by  Meg (224)

The answer depends on whether or not you are breastfeeding. Those that breastfeed will not have a period for at least two to three months after giving birth. Those that don't breastfeed will have a period typically right at the two month mark after giving birth. Using contraceptives during this period is important.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I had my daughter June 19th breast fed fully for three months on and off for two. Got my period in december. Not since (It'sMarch 15). Taken many pregnancy tests. Going to the docs next week. But the doc did not sound worried when I called last month?

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

My baby is 14 months old and I am pumping 2 times a day (was pumping 5 times a day when he was born). I have not started my period yet, which is a relief as my periods are horrible! I only pump, he never nursed.

 
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Answer by  smokinmom (5)

I gave birth Aug.16th 2010, (18 weeks ago) and i breastfeed full time and i still don't have my period. Tried to ask doc about it, keep playing phone tag. But sounds to be normal now that i read others stories.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

its been five weeks since i gave birth to my beautiful baby boy jordan; i am breastfeeding and two days ago i got my period...so yea i guess it depends on your body cuz everyone is different

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I had my baby 5 weeks ago today and this morning I started my period. I am bottle feeding so I guess that's normal!

posted by Anonymous
I had my baby on aug.6th 2010, I just started my period Sept,19th ,just a little over 6 weeks, so birth control should be used even if you dont have one yet. I am also bottle feeding. so I guess after seeing all the replys i am right on track!  add a comment
 
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Answer by  jennysoni (5)

i gave birth 5 months ago and am breastfeeding and havent had my period. and am not pregnant. i took a test.

posted by Anonymous
I breastfed my baby until age 2. Just stopped 3 days ago.. still haven't had a period yet.. should be anytime soon. It's pretty normal depending upon amount you're breastfeeding, etc..  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
I am breastfeeding and this is my first child. I am taking errin birth control. I have not had my period yet and my son was born on dec.25th of 09. Is this a part of the birth control and breast feeding together.  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
I am still breatfeeding my 13month old and have not yet had a period. I breastfed my first son until 8 months old and did not get a period until he was 10 monthos old.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I gave birth 5 weeks and a day ago and haven't had my period, although I think it's coming because some light bleeding has started. I bled for 4 weeks after the birth of my beautiful boy, not really too worried about my period starting again. Don't worry.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

My son is 8 weeks, I bottle feed yet still dont have my period, I read on here that people bottle feeding get their period around 4-5 weeks after birth.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

i gave birth nov 9 2010,til now no period yet. its been 2 months already. i bottle feed my baby

 
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Answer by  gloriacortes (4)

i gave birth on november 27 2009 today its oct 19 2010 and i havnt gotten my period..i know im not pregnant but im still a lil worried i am however breastfeeding my baby

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I gave birth Aug 11th..I am alittle over 8 weeks since I gave birth and I am bottle feeding.. No period yet

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

i gave birth to my precious son in january and i pumped till early march. i have yet to have my period and i'm not pregnant because the test displayed negative. i don't know if i should enjoy it or be worried.

 
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Answer by  greatgod (3)

I delivered my baby 3 months ago and I haven't had period yet. I am breastfeeding and mixed with baby formula at the same time. I had sex with my hubby after 2 months of giving birth and withdrawn it and haven't had period yet until now. I am worried.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

no period yet for 3 months now. i bottle feed

posted by Anonymous
wow i stpd breastfeeding my baby at 6 wk's he is now on a bottle its been 6wk'ssince i stopd feeding him and i still havent had my period have done MANY TEST''S but am not pregnant my sister gave birth 1wk before me shes had her period twice now!!!  add a comment
 
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Answer by  remyred (3)

I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Feb 26, 2010. On april 1, 2010 I got my period. Since then my period have not returned is this normal

posted by Anonymous
Similar experience for me. Just one period after giving birth in April. We had condom burst experince in July but used morning-after pill immediately. I am worried sick I might be pregnant as no period has come again. Please any advice?  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Anonymous

my baby is now 5 months,but i dont have a period yet since i gave birth to my baby.I also worried.I'm not ready yet for another baby.but when i read all your messages a lil calm now.i hope so im not preggy. n i read all yuor mess

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

I am 5 months postpartum, have a light period, have been using formula more and more so that is probably why.

 
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Answer by  ladyspice (2)

I have birth 5 months ago and no show of period could it be because I am takin the birth control shot

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

My baby will be 16 weeks this coming Monday Aug 16, I am exclusively breastfeeding, no cycle yet.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

i am breastfeeding, my baby is 8 months. no period as yet.

 
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Answer by  daisy0721 (1)

Had my period for a month and a half after giving birth

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

How do you know if its your period or not I'm so worried I was past 40 days but Brown yellow stuff was coming out then this morning blood ... Is this normal...

 
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Answer by  akim22 (0)

I gave birth last may 2012 and until now i havent had my period yet.i took pt 4 times and its negative.is this normal or the pt is just not detecting that i am preggy?please help me.

 
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Answer by  akim22 (0)

I gave birth last may 2012 and until now i havent got my period yet, i took pregnancy test 4 times and its negative.is this normal or thers happening to me seriously?please help me.

 
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Answer by  Brulez (1)

I started my period after giving birth 3 months ago and im still on my period and its been a lil over 3 months and i only breastfed for only half a month, is this normal??

 
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Answer by  daisy0721 (1)

gave birth on aug. 11, 2009. the day after i got my period. and had it since. (50 days) I have clear discharge and i start to bleed again. Is this normal. How long will it last. I got an iud 1 week ago. can this be affecting my problem?

posted by Anonymous
That wasn't your period. That was the normal bleeding women have after giving birth. I bled for nearly 3 weeks and now I am 4weeks postpartum and still spotting. Your IUD could cause you to bleed a little longer. no worries!  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
my bleeding stopped after 6 weeks of giving birth and now my lil one is nearly 11 weeks old and i still havent had my period yet and im still breastfeeding  add a comment
posted by Anonymous
same happened with me too, in my case it lasted around 14-15 weeks, I had my baby on 15 april 2010, no periods yet after that.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  anie (3)

Is it normal to have my period 2 months after delivery while breastfeeding?

posted by Anonymous
yes! everyone is different BUT i delivered 7 weeks and 3 days ago (nearly 8 weeks) and i started my period today. i have been breastfeeding since day one, but 1 week ago started incorporating formula occasionally as i'll be returning to work soon, thats why i started so early.  add a comment
 
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