PP Periods - C Section

Hi everyone, I had my little one via C Section on November 11th and still have not had a period. Is this normal? Just wondering how long it may take to return. I also EBF for the first 6 weeks which I understand may delay it’s return - thanks!

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I’m commenting to see responses, I had my little one 09 November by vaginal delivery and still not had a period either. I’m breastfeeding with one formula a day!

I had a section on the 14th and I’m combi feeding & also still not had one either. It’s the not knowing when it’s coming that I don’t like 🤣

If your breastfeeding I believe you won't get your period until after 9 month after giving birth x

I had a c-section on 3rd Nov & exclusively breastfeeding.
I had a spell of bleeding about 3 weeks ago (6 weeks PP) but the health visitor mentioned that it could be due to not taking it easy enough as obviously haven’t healed fully internally. However, I have started bleeding again this Monday. So just keeping an eye on it. Unsure if it’s a period or not, as most people say the first one after pregnancy is always the worst, but no other symptoms than bleeding 🩸

I think this is it for me the unknown!

I had a section 15th Nov, didn’t breastfeed and mine came yesterday 🫠 ITS HELL enjoy it’s absence hahahaha

I had a section on the 11th November but bottle feeding and my period started on 28th December and is still going🥲 x

Hey birthday twin I had my girl via a section on the 11th too. I'm EBF and occasionally breastfeeding mostly at home. I was told I may not get my period back for at least 9 months because I'm still breastfeeding hope that helps x

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Could this be early labour?

Since 10:00am today I’ve been getting period like pains very low down that last about a minute and are around 6-7 mins apart.. my lower back has been really achey for days and I’m pretty sure I lost my mucus plug last week (although there was no blood)
I’m 37+1 today and with my first I was 10 days early and already dilated 2cm. ( ended in a emergency c-section)I’ve never really had braxton hicks but this could be just that? The pain isn’t strong enough to call it a contraction but it’s there if you know what I mean! What do you think? X

3 days until c-section & my anxiety is so bad

Planed cs after emergency cs. I know this will be “different”. I know I won’t have the added trauma/ stressors… yet, I’m still extremely anxious. It hit me yesterday after my last OB apt when they gave me pre-op packets etc. I couldn’t sleep last night, and I’ve been anxious all day. How did you calm yourself before going in?

What if my anxiety is so bad, they say they need to put me to sleep to do it? I don’t know, that’s probably not how they decide to do that, but I’m just freaking out tonight 😞

C section

For the women who have had a C-Section, how long did you take pain meds for?

Vaginal or c-section? Where’s your head at?

So many friends have started asking me what I’m thinking about birthing plan and to be honest I’ve not really thought about it (probably should at some point 🫣) A number of friends didn’t have great birthing experiences and ended up with emergency c-sections which got me researching planned ones despite it never previously being something I had considered.

I’m curious to see where other mums-to-be heads are at with this one & thoughts behind it? No judgement here! 🥰

Elective c section

When do you find out about your c section date? I’m 38 + 5 and still haven’t heard yet.

C section mamas - tummy and around the incision still tender?

I had my c section 3.5 weeks ago and generally I’m feeling good but if I touch or put any pressure on my stomach above my c section then it’s still pretty tender.

Do others have this?