Breastfeeding and Periods

For any Mamas that are still breastfeeding have you had your period yet? I have had a very little period only last week and nothing like what I was dreading. Should I be pulling out the tests again or is this normal if still breastfeeding?

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I’m told periods don’t start until breastfeeding stops? I’m still breastfeeding my almost 9 month old but recently had lots of period cramps!

When’s mind showing up 😂

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Yes I hear you. I think it does vary and is relative, a friend of mine breastfed exclusively for 2 years and didn’t have any period for the duration 🤷‍♀️

You can get pregnant when you are breastfeeding. Most often, menstruation occurs when there are no more night feedings. But there are women who get their period right after the puerperium, even when they are exclusively breastfeeding.

I got my period back 6-7 weeks after having my son and have been since x mine stopped for a while then back to normal

I had my period come back around 6/7 weeks pp and I’m still breastfeeding now. I wish it never came back haha

I haven't had mine yet either but have also been having a lot of period like cramps! Not looking forward to it.

It’s not really a myth but most of us don’t do what it would be in nature before corporations and capitalism existed... No dummies, feeding on demand for both hunger and comfort and whenever your breasts tell you as well, bedsharing and feeding throughout the night, exclusive breastfeed from breast x

Still no period 9 months pp, I've had lots of aches and thought it was coming but it never comes!

Mine came back 3-4 months pp, still EBF and it’s been clockwork every 28 days 😢

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