I finished breastfeeding 3 weeks ago today and still haven't gotten a period? I was just wondering if this is normal or not? Should I be calling my doctor or just wait it out? Before my pregnancy I was VERY regular and don't remember waiting this long after finishing breastfeeding my first born. Anyone else wait this long?
Any advice would be great thanks!!!
2007-05-24 14:58:08 · 19 answers · asked by second time around 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I went almost 3 months after nursing my youngest before starting my cycle again. I think that unless you think you might be pregnant then I wouldn't worry about it.
Good Luck and God Bless
2007-05-24 15:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by knight_janette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was VERY regular before I had my daughter a year ago. When I had her I only breastfed her for a couple of weeks because she didn't take to it. I had one regular period after that and then it was another two months before I had another one. It took me another 6-8 months before I got on a regular cycle. I was so nervous I took a pregnancy test, but it was negative. It talked to my doctor and she said it was very normal and it can take up to a year to get regular.
2007-05-24 15:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by None Profound 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been awhile since I was in that situation, but I think it took a couple of months after I stopped breastfeeding to get my period again. But, if there's a chance you are pregnant, take a test, just in case.
2007-05-24 15:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a period about 2 weeks after you ovulate. It may have taken a couple of weeks for you to ovulate, so that would delay things even more. If you dont get your period within a month, then go see a doctor, but as of yet, it's not late.
2007-05-24 15:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would expect that your period won't be as regular as it was for a short time. Doctors & Pediatricians work for you and we pay them quite well, so don't hesitate to ask. Note that you can become pregnant during this time (though rare). I would imagine that doctors would say to wait for a full cycle length before they would need to see you, but that's just a guess. Meanwhile, enjoy it! :)
2007-05-24 15:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by cadger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its normal. But if you don't get it within 2-3 weeks call your doctor. Maybe you should talk to a nurse now just to make sure.
Congrats on the baby!
2007-05-24 15:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Yeppers! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im breast feeding now after five weeks and have not gottne a normal period. like one day of bleeding, and that was it. some spotting here and there but no period. I went to my doc today for my postpartum check up, and everything was cool.
so when you are exclusively nursing, this can happen.
2007-05-24 15:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by princess peach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is adjusting to the hormonal changes so give it some time. However, just call your doctor to make sure that everything is okay!
2007-05-24 15:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by September Sweetie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can take a few months for your hormones to return to normal. I would contact your doctor if your cycle hasn't returned after another month, but give your body a chance to regulate itself.
2007-05-24 15:01:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah my wife got ones the period 3 months later
2007-05-24 15:01:09 · answer #10 · answered by rosenbejac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋