Breastfeeding & getting pregnant

Hi! I’m currently still breast-feeding my baby and haven’t gotten my period back. In a few months we’d like to try for our second baby. If my period hasn’t gotten back in a couple of months, could I still get pregnant without my period or should I stop breast-feeding so it comes back? Any experiences/advice? Thanks a lot ladies!

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You can still get pregnant even if you don’t have your period back

Hehehehehe I’ve been waiting for this moment. YES! Omg yes! You can absolutely get pregnant while breastfeeding and no period.
This happened to two of my friends.

Just check with your doctor depending on your health or particular pregnancy, you may need to consider weaning.

The only way you can get pregnant without having had a period is the ovulation before said first period back.

Most breastfeeding mothers will get their periods back by 18 months post partum, but it varies from person to person.

Generally the trigger is going longer between feeds overnight, so if your goal is to get your period back you may need to consider reducing night feeds

Thank you so much!

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