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If a breastfeeding mother suddenly have menses, is that because her body thinks she's weaning?
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Yes: When you are regularly breastfeeding or pumping breast milk, you menses are on hold because of high levels of a hormone prolactin. If the gap between feeds is longer the level of prolactin may drop and you can have your menses.
Answered 6/28/2013
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