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Asked by Wishfulthinkingmommy

Q: How long after you stopped breastfeeding did you get your period?

Tomorrow will be the six week mark since I had my little man... I breastfeed him right when he was born till he was about 2-3 weeks old.. when should I see my period?

This question was asked May. 10, 2015 9:18pm
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Answered by andycooper5 - Aug. 25, 2017 9:21am
Good afternoon dear
Because of all the wrecked hormones, and the imbalance created in the body. Imbalance in our hormones, and a disturbed menses is pretty normal with post-partum women, because the body is still trying to cope with all the heavy boost of the pregnancy hormones. It is said, that it usually takes up to another year before the body of the mother is completely on her normal routines of menses. It is thus best advisable to breastfeed until a minimum duration of 6 months, and to not consume any birth pills. Doing any of these can make your menses stay in an abnormal condition for a longer period than in the women who follow these above said rules. Some women only breastfeed for a very less duration, such as a month or two, and start the birth pills right away. Their menses and hormonal system is beyond repair in many cases. We must let our body stay as much natural as possible. You must leave your body as it is, & give it sometime to naturally get back on its natural c

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Answered by Wildflower73 - Jun. 10, 2015 5:50am
I would think pretty soon. I have a 3 month old whom I breastfeed every 3 hours and every 4-5 hours at night. I was surprised to get my period just 2.5 weeks ago. I feel cheated. The last baby I nursed it was 7-8 months tell it returned. Hope yours returns soon.

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Answered by Kitten90 - May. 12, 2015 3:30pm
I got my period at exactly 7 weeks postpartum. I mostly breastfed the first two weeks (only one or two bottles at night) , but continued breastfeeding at least 3 times a day til she was about 2.5 months old.

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