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Period Not Coming Again
I had a period last month for the first time. I am a nursing mom. ... Also when I had my daugther I did not get my first period until she was 10 or 11 ...
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- My period did not return until my daughter was 8 months and then I was on a consistant 6 week cycle for 3 more cycles (Then I got pregnant again, but that's another st...
- Although I didn't get my period during the months I BF any of my 3 kids, I was warned that I could still get pregnant. Just be cautious and use other forms of birth c...
- Between my 1st & 2nd child I did not get my period until around 8-10 months and then it was very abnormal - coming every 6-8 weeks until I got pregnant. THis also hap...
Missed Period
When I missed my first period I took a pregnancy test and it said that I "might be" pregnant. It was the one where there's one line if you're not pregnant ...
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- When my first daughter was seven months old, I missed my period. About two weeks went by and still no period. During that two week period I took three different preg...
- I would definitly get a blood test from a doctor. Pregnancy test have been wrong. It will put you at ease to have a doctor tell you it's negative than keep wondering.
- Home pregnancy tests are not always reliable. When I missed my first period I took a pregnancy test and it said that I "might be" pregnant. It was the one where there'...
Post-Delivery Irregular Cycle???
My son is 10 months old (only breastfeeding) and I JUST had my first period. I would say irregularity is the name of the game. I just go with the flow! ...
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- A missing period can also be a sign of an underactive thyroid, which is not uncommon after being pregnant. If it's not treated this same condition can also cause prob...
- J., Best wishes to you. Maybe you body isn't just quite ready to carry another child. Give it a few months, and things will get back to normal. A.
- Dear J., You need to let your body heal for awhile and enjoy your baby. You have plenty of time, so relax while your body heals and let there be more time betwen your...
Period After C-section?
I had my first child vaginally and started my period one month from the day I had her. I was wondering if its different when you have a c-section? ...
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- Molly, Sometimes when you breastfeed it suppresses the body's hormones so you don't have a period. I know you said you only breastfed for a month but sometimes it tak...
- I had a c-section with both of my boys. After my first son I bleed for almost 2 weeks and then my period finally started somewhere between 5 and 6 weeks later. With ...
- I have had 2 c-sections and they were both different. I breastfed both but my periods came back before I stopped nursing both times. That hole no cycle while you are b...
When Will Period Cycle Return to Normal?
Sep 22, 2009 ... I weaned my 18 month old daughter about 2 1/2 months ago and got my first period around then, actually about a week before I was completely done nursing her ...
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- Congratulations on nursing your daughter for so long! I wasn't on birth control pills, but it usually took me 6 months for my periods to regulate (I have 4 children)....
- It could be the pill you are taking. I was put on Yaz and haven't had a period or spotting of any kind in almost two years. Call your doctor and find out if skipping y...
- It took me about a year to get a 'normal' period even while on birth control. Just make sure you ask you OB the same questions.
Signs of Pregnancy
If this is your first you may not put all the pieces together until after you miss your first period. I hadn't even relized I missed my period with the ...
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- Congrats on starting to try! I have 2 sons. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first son. I was constatntly taking tests and then when I finally was pregnant,...
- I know this sounds quite odd but I couldn't resist responding with my weird story... I have 3 kids- a 6 yo, 16 month old and a 10 week old. The first pregnancy was dis...
- I seemed to know with the first one, but not with the second. My dad knew my mom was pregnant because her boobs would immediately look bigger. At the moment of conce...
Mirena IUD
I bled/spotted for the first 4 months of having it then I had a period for 2 weeks...then went 6 weeks w/o a period then when it came it was more spotting ...
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- I have it also and your period will be irregular for about 3-6months at first after which it will regain its own pattern again. mine lasted 1 month per period. DR said...
- Mirena has hormones in it and you should have gotten the 10 year Paraguard IUD...(I Have that)...I got in in after my son was born last year and the Paraguard IUD is N...
- Here is some of a response I left for somebody last week about my experience with Mirena: "I had Mirena for 11 months. I liked it at first, despite the spotting tha...
Got My Period as I'm Weaning Breastfeeding
I got my first period after only 3 months with both of my children. It did nothing to my milk supply. I had very heavy periods that seemed to last longer ...
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- I breastfed my daughter only until she was 13 1/2 months old and I got my first period when she was 9 months old and it was heavy the first few months. It will take a...
- N. - I got mine back a month after having my daughter and I was pumping exclusively at the time. My first one was also a bit heavier than normal. J.
- Hi I had a similar experience...got my period around 7 months after my son was born and it was a whopper! It was longer than usual and heavier than usual. Eventuall...
How Do I Extend the Time Period Between Feedings?
The first time I did this, it took me over an hour to feed him. It took about a week, but the feedings .... her first period · breastfeeding frequency ...
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- Actually, 2 1/2 hours is ok for a 6-week old. He may not get to 4 hours until he's more like 10 or 12 weeks. However, you could extend the time by about 15 minutes (...
- Get the books Secrets of the baby whisperer and Babywise. I consider these the "bibles" on figuring out infants, establishing routines so that you can have a healthy, ...
- What worked for me was to make sure your cycle is feed/wake time/sleep. Try that if you're not already. Alot of babies want to sleep after they eat but the best slee...
Seeking Advice 12 Year Old Getting/then Not Getting Her Period
Read all 5 responses: "My 12 year old got her first period in June, they came every month on the 3rd of the month - perfect timing. Now in October nothing.
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- Very normal. It takes about a year for things to regulate. Also keep in mind that increasing physical activity will usually adjust the menstrual cycle so she's doubl...
- Hi M. -- This is not uncommon as her hormones fluctuate during the first year or so. Next time you're at the Pediatrician you can mention it, but there's usually n...
- First, not that I am saying this to be mean or hurtful, or saying anything durogatory about your daughter, but could she be pregnant. I am hoping that that is not a p...
