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Q: When should my period start??

Had a beautiful baby girl on Nov 19th, had no tearing or anything. Finally stopped bleeding last week and (shame on me) but have been having unprotected sex with the hubby since abut 2 week pp. Just wondering when I should be looking for my period, it's been four weeks && a day since giving birth.

This question was asked Dec. 18, 2013 11:28am
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Answered by KenpoMommy - Dec. 19, 2013 6:48am

If you're not breastfeeding, then you can probably expect Af to return roughly 4-6 weeks after you stop bleeding. If you're feeling physically up to it, then by all means, have fun with DH! I never ended up waiting the whole 4-6 weeks they tell you to wait. But be careful, getting pregnant again too soon can be really hard on the body! I know alot of women who have done it, but personally, i can't imagine have two so close together. I think it would destroy what little sanity i have left! LOL

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Answered by redrouge - Dec. 18, 2013 9:14pm

lol hun i had my twins the same day congrates,.and i did nt quiet last as long as u with out havin unprotected sex.i phoned my doc to get the emergency contraception but he said i was only 10 days post delivery i should be okay and 4s theres normally no need for it until after 4 weeks.your period can come back anytime from 6 weeks..mine is usually 7 weeks but this is first time i did nt brestfeed so im expecting it sooner..congrats again..

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Answered by Debs1983 - Dec. 18, 2013 3:47pm

Hey this was years ago but I was around 8 weeks before my period came back, I also couldn't resist my partner either and had unprotected sex a few times I know how the urge just hits you a couple weeks after having a baby lol x

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Answered by eag923 - Dec. 18, 2013 2:49pm

If you aren't breastfeeding, then it could be any time now. A close friend of mine had her period by the time she went in for her 6 week post partum check up. She was using formula & breastfeeding. Of course, it is possible to get pregnant before your period ever resumes, so keep that in mind.

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Answered by kelliers - Dec. 18, 2013 1:15pm

I wasn't preaching, I was just pointing out it could return at any time.

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Answered by missxbrit - Dec. 18, 2013 12:10pm

No, I am not breastfeeding. Thank you and please don't take this the wrong way, but I know I should be using protection. I didn't ask this question to get preached about how fertile I am after birth. I'm just curious when I'll be expecting Mother Nature to arrive. It's been over four and a half years since I have given birth to my oldest.

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Answered by kelliers - Dec. 18, 2013 11:59am

Depends. Are you breastfeeding? If you are breastfeeding on demand it could be six months easy. If you aren't, it could come back any time but usually takes a few months for your hormones to return to normal levels. You should be using protection.

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