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.
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!
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.
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:)?!
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
Re: First menstrual cycle at 4 1/2 weeks pp
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