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Period after 6 weeks of giveing birth&mostly breast feeding. my previous two pregnancy period come when i stopped nursing. why this time it so early?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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Each pregnancy: is different and if breast feeding, there can be a variable amount of time for the first period.

Answered 11/1/2014

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Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Period with nursing: This is a normal variation after delivery and nursing. You said "mostly" nursing. Sometimes, if you supplement at all, this could cause your period to start.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

Period after 6 weeks of giveing birth&mostly breast feeding. my previous two pregnancy period come when i stopped nursing. why this time it so early?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

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