May 2014 Moms

First menstrual cycle at 4 1/2 weeks pp

Is it normal to have your cycle return as soon as 4 1/2 weeks post partum?? I was/am still passing small amounts of discharge and 2 days ago started bleeding red heavy bleeding along with cramping, bloating, acne, the works! I am exclusively breast feeding and was really hoping it would be delayed a little longer.

Re: First menstrual cycle at 4 1/2 weeks pp

  • I'm not sure how common it is but I think I'm having mine too. A few days ago some rust/brownish blood showed up and now it's bright red. Not too heavy though so I'm not super concerned. I am pumping about 22 oz a day so I thought that would be enough to keep the period away!

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  • My OB said for non-breastfeeders it's common to get your first period 6 to 10 weeks PP. Not sure about those breast feeding. I got mine 7-1/2 weeks pp, but I'm FF.
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  • When breastfeeding it normally keeps the period away for awhile.. You may just be over exerting yourself which will cause you to bleed.
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  • I'd guess that it is just an increase in pp bleeding. It can come and go for 6-8 weeks.
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  • In the hospital they said it could. With my son I EBF and didn't get my period until a year pp. I EBF this time too and started the mini pill at 6 weeks and got my period promptly after. WTF:)?!

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  • It's not quite as typical but it's not abnormal either.


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    DD: 5/22/14 | 9 lb 9 oz, 21.5 in


  • Mine started yesterday with just very light bleeding stopped and today its full blown. I'm like 8 weeks pp which is normal. Wish it could have stayed away a bit longer lol

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  • I got my nextplanon 7 wks pp, now we're 8.5 wks pp, and af is back. Stupid betch.

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