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I've been breastfeeding exclusively for 4 1/2 months and recently started cramping like my cycle is starting. does that mean my period is coming?
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Possibly: Breast feeding after delivery can initially cause uterine contractions, but this usually resolves in a few days after giving birth. The cramping you are experiencing currently is very likely menstrual in nature.
Answered 9/1/2014
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