When does menstrual period return after giving birth? i exclusively breastfed for 3 months. baby is now 19 weeks old and i have not had a period yet.

Variable: Breast feeding delays the return of menstrual period but is not an effective form of birth control. If no breast feeding, menses usually returns in 11-12 weeks but can occur much sooner.

No worries: The breast feeding releases a hormone (prolactin) that may naturally inhibit your ovaries and uterus from preparing for another child-you deserve a break -and thank you for breast feeding:the benefits are immense on many different levels. -.