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I gave birth a month&a half ago.i breastfeed&was told i shouldn't get a period while doing so.i have experienced lil brown discharge 2day,wats goin on?
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This is ok: This is not unusual, your periods often stop while breastfeeding but not always. You should be sure to use contraception if you do not want to be pregnant so soon as you may be fertile.
Answered 12/3/2014
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