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I am 5mo pp (csection) & am having severe cramping. i thought it might be a period, but it has not returned. breastfeeding exclusively. suggestions?

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Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Call you doctor: In the early days or weeks you can breastfeed and get cramping but by 5 months these subside. You need to have an evaluation to figure out why you are still cramping.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

I am 5mo pp (csection) & am having severe cramping. i thought it might be a period, but it has not returned. breastfeeding exclusively. suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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