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Is it normal to have an irregular period after your 6 week check up?

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6 week after baby? : I assume your are referring to a six week post partum visit. If so then yes it is normal. It takes awhile for some people to have normal periods after having a baby. It takes even longer if you are breastfeeding.

Answered 12/22/2012

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Is it normal to have an irregular period after your 6 week check up?

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