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How long is it normal to wait for second period if you had your first post-partum period already?

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Dr. Garrett Garner answered

Depends: It depends on if you are breast feeding. If you r breast feeding than it can be very unpredictable.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

How long is it normal to wait for second period if you had your first post-partum period already?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Garrett Garner answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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