An OB/GYN explains when you get your period back after giving birth and what to expect from your first period after baby.
ne of the bonuses of being pregnant—other than welcoming a baby into the world—is not having a period for nine-ish months . Still, all good things must come to an end. After you give birth, your"time of the month" will return eventually. ButEveryone's post-pregnancy body is on a different schedule when it comes to periods . But learning about the factors that can affect your period after birth can help normalize your experience, or alert you if something seems off.
"The main factor that influences when your period returns is breastfeeding." —Holly Loudon, MD, MPH, OB/GYN“Yes, you can get your period while breastfeeding,” says Dr. Loudon. But it might take a while—months or more—before it comes back. The breastfeeding hormone prolactin is the reason for this delay. It hinders the part of your brain called the hypothalamus from releasing the hormone that triggers menstruation, she says.
Talk to your doctor about birth control options during the postpartum period. There are many safe options while you breast- or chestfeed, including the following, per: While a small amount of the progestin hormone passes through breastmilk, it has no known effects on your baby, and it won't mess with your supply.Your first few postpartum periods may be a little wonky, especially if you’re nursing.
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