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I breastfeed regularly. but after a month of giving birth. started to bleed bright red and it gets heavier by days. could this be my period.?
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Sure: Some women will start their period during breastfeeding, no worries. You could continue to have regular periods, or your bleeding may be intermittent during this time. Congrats on breastfeeding your baby! You make our job so much easier as pediatricians!
Answered 12/22/2014
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