2007-04-27 12:12:57 · 10 answers · asked by natysims 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well, first of all, you will bleed for several weeks after you give birth, like having a really heavy period. That is called lochia.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/physrecovery/11722.html
Then, depending on whether or not you breastfeed, you may not get your period for several months. I didn't get mine for 8 months.
http://www.babycenter.com/expert/baby/babybreastfeed/2288.html
BUT, don't let that fool you. Many women think they can't get pregnant while breastfeeding, and use that as a birth control method, and end up getting pregnant. Someone in my family did that, and now they have 2 babies very close together. So, be careful!
2007-04-27 12:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are breastfeeding you may not start until you have completely stopped breastfeeding. If you are not breastfeeding probably around 6 weeks. My best friend lost her baby at birth, so she obviously didn't breastfeed. She had the normal after birth bleeding for about 6 weeks, the last week it was her period. She had cramps and a heavier flow. But good luck getting regular again. My daughter is 15 months and I still don't know when to expect my period. Congrats on the baby!!
2007-04-27 12:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Libby L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you from my own experience and that of friends and family. Menses commences four to six weeks after delivery. If mother is breastfeeding baby, usually menses ceases until breastfeeding is stopped. Are you planning on breast feeding?
2007-04-27 12:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by maestra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to accurately predict when your period will resume. If you are not breastfeeding, your period will probably resume within four to six weeks after the birth of your baby. If you are breastfeeding, your period may not resume for three months or longer. Remember, you can still become pregnant! Some mothers don't begin menstruating again until after they have weaned their baby from nursing. When your period does begin again, it may be heavier than normal for a while.
2007-04-27 12:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Addeline 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every woman is different. It can be as soon as 2 months after the baby is born if not breastfeeding or if you breastfeed, it can take YEARS. For me, I usually don't get it back til 1 month after I stop breastfeeding completely.
2007-04-27 12:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I stoped breastfeeding my 8 1/2 month old daughter at 6 months. Is it normal for me not to have started my period yet???
2007-04-29 14:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by lvbombero41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for my first I bleed 6 weeks and then 2 weeks later started my period and after that every 28 days
2007-04-27 12:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by user 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had my daughter bleed for 4 weeks had a few days off and started my period they usually say you get it about 4wks after birth but sometimes your bleeding and period run together and you cant tell the diff
2007-04-27 12:18:11 · answer #8 · answered by chadjuly4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me almost 2 years, but I also breastfed for 15 months.
2007-04-27 12:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by haroku266 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if breast feeding it may not start again till you stop, all women are different and it all depends on your hormones theres no way anyone can give an exact time
2007-04-27 12:23:30 · answer #10 · answered by britjam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋