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I'm exclusively pumping 7-8 times a day for twins 5 weeks post-partum. is this why my period hasn't returned ye?

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Yes: Yes, your period will be absent or minimal while breast feeding, but note that you can get pregnant if you have unprotected intercourse so use contraception if you are sexually active.

Answered 7/28/2015

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