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4 months postpartum.husband and i are trying to conceive. i had my first period and it was light and ended after 3 days. now i have l brown dischrage

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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Variable: Time period after giving birth before you are likely to conceive again.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Think about waiting: Pregnancy outcomes are best if you wait a year between pregnancies. You are most likely not ovulating regularly yet if your periods are not yet normalized.

Answered 3/7/2013

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A member asked:

4 months postpartum.husband and i are trying to conceive. i had my first period and it was light and ended after 3 days. now i have l brown dischrage

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Liza Kunz answered

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