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Attachment Parenting
Breastfeeding and Period
This might be a weird question, but was wondering when it is normal for period to return when breastfeeding. My DD is almost 11 months old, I am still breastfeeding, and still haven't had period. Wondering if this is normal? I am planning on continuing to breastfeed, but also want to think about trying for another baby. Thanks!
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Re: Breastfeeding and Period
DS is almost 14 months old and I haven't had a period yet. Perfectly normal for breastfeeding moms.
If you want to get your period back sooner, increasing the time between night feedings and also increasing LO's solids intake, even while nursing on demand, can help. Slowly and gently, of course.
DD#1- 6 weeks exactly- boo!!!
Twins- on their first birthday!
I think it really depends on how often you breastfeed/how long your child goes between feeds day/night.
For me, my child didn't STTN till last weekend. He breastfed or I pumped every 3 hours during the day and at least once a night. I started weaning from the pump during the day at work when he hit 12 months and I got my period back on his 13 month birthday. I have friends with children that slept for long periods at night early on, and their periods returned sooner. Same with friends who used the bottle more than I did.
I also got mine back when my babies slept for about 6 hours at a stretch at night. Earlier for DC#1, around 4 months. Later for DC#2, around 6 months.
I've had friends who were still period-free at close to a year, but their babies were still nursing every 2 to 3 hours a night at that age.
This was me with DS1 - I had just night weaned him and was waiting to get my period back when he was about 22 months, and got pg instead. I went 22 months without a period with my second son, also (it came back when I night weaned him). Best side effect of night nursing ever!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
With DD1 I got my period back at 7mths.
With DD2, I still don't have my period either. Like you I'm starting to think about TTC.
It really does vary from person to person.
Elizabeth 5yrs old Jane 3yrs old
DS is 16 months and I still don't have AF (yea!). He nurses a lot at night still, but has cut back during the day.
I read somewhere (I think Kelly Mom?) that the average time for AF to return for BF moms is 14 months PP.
All of this for me, too. This kid eats so often that I thought I would be good for a while! Not so much.