i just had my baby girl almost 2 weeks ago... i was wondering when should i expect to get my period back... in a few months or should it start right up... also whats good birth control if i am breast feeding other than no sex at all!!!
2006-09-14 13:24:49 · 11 answers · asked by melissa0381 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It all depends on your body, and if you are breast feeding. My baby was about five months old when I got my period back (I breast fed until she was four months old). Everyone is different, but breast feeding keeps the hormone levels elevated, causing a pause in the menstral cycle. When your hormone levels return to "normal", that is when your period will start up again.
I began my bc pills when it had been six weeks after the birth of my daughter. They do not recommend having sex until at least six weeks after the birth of a child, so any relations before then is rather risky (infection risks, and I guess it really doesn't feel the same yet - things are still going "back" to where they were once).
Talk to your doc about beginning bc and breast feeding. I don't think it is harmful, as my doc stated it was fine. But everyone is different.
2006-09-14 13:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My periods started up about 6-8 weeks after I had my children.
After you have a baby, you can still get pregnant if you haven't started your period. Definitely use condoms now. At my 6 week check up, I got my prescription for birth control. You can always ask your doctor about it.
Congrats on your new baby girl!
2006-09-14 20:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by dj1973 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good birth control would be Depo Provera. I breastfed my daughter and that was what my ob/gyn suggested. As for your period, usually around six weeks after birth.
2006-09-14 20:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by babysitting general 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually your normal period starts about 4 weeks after you have the baby. I would talk to your ob/gyn about that when you go for your 6 weeks check up.
2006-09-14 20:28:41 · answer #4 · answered by April B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since we had ours 13 months apart, I can vouch that you need birth control ! Condoms.
I think periods usually come back within 3 months.
2006-09-14 20:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by GratefulDad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually your period doesn't start when you are still breast feeding
2006-09-14 20:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by Janleelim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, everyone's body is different. No one can tell you for sure. My daughter breastfed for a year, and her period never started. Ask your ob or pediatrician what you can use for BC and still breastfeed.
2006-09-14 20:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your doctor...But if you want my opinion....like you asked...well....Are you breast feeding?...because that is the best and will help you get your figure back....i think you are..use a diaphragm....or rubbers but as always be very CARE FULL!!!DO NOT MISS ONE TIME...sincerely!!!!!
2006-09-14 20:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by sweet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in about a month
and try a low dose birth control pill
you dont need a high dose since you are breastfeeding.
2006-09-14 20:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a mother, but please do not depend on yahoo answers for your birth control advice. Go to your doctor for professional advice.
2006-09-14 20:41:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋