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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.
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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.
Answered 10/3/2016
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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. -.
Answered 7/6/2012
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