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Can i get pregnant 6 weeks postpartum if i did not get a period but stopped bleeding 4 weeks after giving birth?

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Yes: Yes, definitely. You are going to release an egg from your ovary typically before you have a 'normal' menstrual cycle, so it's definitely possible to become pregnant after giving birth even without getting a period. I've had patients that have gotten pregnant just 2 weeks following delivery.

Answered 6/20/2020

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A member asked:

Can i get pregnant 6 weeks postpartum if i did not get a period but stopped bleeding 4 weeks after giving birth?

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