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Do menstrual cramps go away after the birth of your first baby?

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Sometimes: Pregnancy can change your menstrual pattern, both for the good and for the worse. Some women find their periods become easier and lighter, others find the reverse.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/8/2016

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