Ovulating Again After Weaning

Hey S.-
I've had many friends that got pregnant shortly after having a child. In fact, I know of one that did the dirty deed while she was still in the hospital. I can't imagine there being satisfaction but lets not get into that! She got pregnant instantly! My other friends got pregnant about one to two months after having their baby. I would say go go go... why wait! Good Luck!

check with your lacation specialist or a doctor but I am pretty sure that a lack of menstration does not mean that you arent ovulating...you can get pregnant. for some reason breastfeeding some times stops the blood but doesnt stop the ovulating and ability to get pregnant. a simple phone call to one or the other would answer your question.

Most people do not begin thier cycle until they are completely done breastfeeding. 2 to 3 months after you start your regular cycle again youshould be on a regular ovulation cycle....although everyone is different. Good Luck!

I began ovulating when my daughter was about 6 months old, and she was still nursing quite a bit. I know other women who didn't begin to ovulate again for a few months after baby was weaned, so I think everyone is different. You may not even need to wean entirely in order to get pregnant-I got pregnant while I was still nursing our first daughter, and she weaned when I was 3 months pregnant on her own. Good luck!!

I have heard you are the most fertile when you are nursing. I would try now and continue nursing as long as possible. I know a couple different people that have gotten pregnant while nursing. Good luck! Enjoy that baby as much as possible and don't stress to much about getting pregnant, and I bet it will happen.

You're right, everyone is different. I got pregnant the second time immediately WHILE breastfeeding my first son. I weaned him 2 months prior to giving birth only because I didn't want to tandem nurse. (I have a friend who breastfed until 2 weeks before giving birth.) For my first son, it took us about 10 months to become pregnant. So we were surprised when we became pregnant after the first try (while breastfeeding!) with our second. Your daughter is young and may benefit for the immunities and nutrition that only your milk can provide. You may want to research it further and speak to an ob/gyn that supports breastfeeding mothers. And then, of course make the decision that is right for you. The best of luck.

D. D

Hi S., Do you have PCOS? It is the largest cause of female infertility and yet so many women do not know about it. Just do a google search for PCOS.

When I weaned both of my older children I had to go back to the doctor after several months to get meds to induce a cycle. It just never would start. So if you are like me and once the baby is completely weaned go to the doctor for help.

Why would you want to become pregnant again?your body hasnt even had time to heal from the first one,it takes a good year to get your body back where it needs to be.Enjoy this baby while you can why rush things?Two small babys at one time is very hard on a person trust me i know..I would wait at least two years before i would try again and you will be glad you did when you get the enjoyment from this one.M.

I too have a 6 month old and I have just weaned him. I got my cycle this week, so it took 6 weeks for me. I have 4 children, and 4-6 weeks is the average time with each of them that it took.
You are right, every one is different, if it takes a few weeks don't panic, you will begin ovulating again. But if you are overly concerned about it, give your ob/gyn a call. They will definately be able to put you mind at ease and at the very least they will have a heads up to be looking for you in their office again.

Hi S.,
I am a mom of 7 and grammy of 2, but I went through what you did with my first 2 children. It took me several months for my cycle to regulate itself and to get pregnant with my second daughter, but after you have a baby, often fertility issues right themselves. My non-professional advice to you is just to relax, enjoy your baby, and when your body is ready, pregnancy will come. If you know a local midwife or Nutritional Consultant, they can tell you some supplements you can take for uterine support also.

Blessings,
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