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Periods/Pregnancy While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.E. from Provo
on September 5, 2009
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I have a 3 month old that I am nursing. I do pump sometimes due to working away from home. About 3 weeks ago I experienced spotting for a few days that I took for a "w...
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- Hi J., I'm a post partum nurse. If your not trying to get pregnant consider yourself lucky, if 26 days have passed. A rule of thumb is as long as you are breastfeedin...
- i got pregnant with #2 while breastfeeding #1 (i had just barely begun to wean by spacing the nursing sessions farther apart). i didn't get a positive test until i wa...
- well if you are 100% breast feeding and your baby doesn't go longer than 4 hours during the night to eat than breast feeding is 98% effective form of birth control. W...
Daughter 15 and Still Has Not Started Cycle
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on August 20, 2009
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I dont know if I should be worried or not but I was thinking about this last night and thought I'd ask all you your opinion. My 15 year old daughter still has not star...
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- tell me about it time fly's yes if i was u i would take her to the doctor to be safe because my daughter started when she was 10 i would think she should have done bee...
- Hi S., It could be normal for her- is she underweight? sometimes that can be a factor. But I would have her checked just to see if there is not some underlying physi...
- I dont think theres anything to worry about. Its not unusual for some women to start until 17 or 18. I was very active as a teen and didnt start until 16 and remember ...
No Cycle with IUD
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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I gave birth to my first son in January of this year. I had an IUD placed in April. After the placement, I maybe had one very short, light cycle, but since have not ...
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- I've had a 5 year IUD (Mirena) in for almost 4 years with the same effect. My Sister in law (who's an OBGYN) did say it was a common side effect. I love it! As long a...
- Yes. That's very common. I have a little bit of a period, but it's very slight. The one I have now is the third one I've had and I've not had any issues. My ObGyn said...
- Hello. I had my baby in Oct of 2007 and then had Mirena put in December. Never had a period again or so far. It was great.
Missing Periods
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on March 24, 2009
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Hello,
I've been breastfeeding and my daughter is going to be 1 soon and I still haven't had a period... should I talk to my DR about this? I have the Paragaurd as w...
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- Hi, I don't know what Paraguard is but when I breastfed, my periods did not return for at least a year. Some women don't get a period at all while breastfeeding and i...
- Hi E.! This is totally normal. I've been BF my daughter for 19 months now, and still no period either! =) Let's count our blessings! LOL It doesn't mean that you ca...
- Hi, E.. I don't know what the paraguard is, but breastfeeding does delay getting back into the fertility cycle. Are you wanting to have another baby now? If you're not...
Getting Sick Every Month After Cycle
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on October 23, 2008
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For the past several months, I get sick with a cold the week after my period. Last month the cough lasted through my period this month and here I am, sick again! Has...
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- If nothing else, consult a doctor to see if this is normal or if there is something that is medically wrong to cause this to happen. The doctor may also be able to giv...
- You body is weaker after your cycle so it is more suceptible to illness at that time. Since there has been a lot of junk floating around lately and with young kids, it...
- I agree with Cari; make sure you're taking care of yourself during your period and getting the vitamins and fluids you need. Also, try to get plenty of rest, especial...
Yearly PAP Question
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on August 30, 2009
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I have a quick question about my yearly exam and PAP scheduled for Monday. I have an IUD and my periods are unpredictable so I couldn't really schedule around that. An...
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- You may want to ask the Dr.'s office. I was told that if it was light, then it was still ok.
- If it is a full on period you will probably have to reschedule. Just saying frommt experience!
- V.: No need to cancel/reschedule your appointment if you are spotting. For the past few years most physicians have been using a new type of PAP test whose results ar...
When Should I Start My Period??
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on May 30, 2009
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Hey so, my husband and I are trying for another baby. The first day of my last period was May 6th, and I have a very regular cycle which is 28 days.. now my question i...
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- Honestly, the easiest way to count your cycle is from the first day of your period. If you try to count from the first day without your period, it's easy to get confus...
- 1st day to 1st day is the rule. Good luck to you!
- Count the first day. I used www.fertilityfriend.com to chart my cycles and know when the best window is to try to get pregnant. It totally worked. We got pregnant on o...
I Had My 1St Child in My Early 40'S and Now I'm Considering Having a 2Nd One.
Asked by R.L. from Sacramento
on February 4, 2008
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I'm in my mid 40's now, I'm not sure if I can handle it. We don't have any families here so I do everything by myself while my husband works. By the time he comes home...
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- When I read your post, it sounds like you know the answer to your own question. It doesn't sound like you want another child. Having a child at our age is difficult ...
- Just on a medical note, the further you progress towards menopause and into your 40's, your chance of having a child with some sort of birth defect or disability incre...
- I have a similar situation, I'm in my early 40's with two children (4/6). My husband travels and works late hours. The reality is that all of the responsibility falls ...
No Periods Since Baby over a Year Ago, and Not Pregnant
Asked by M.I. from New York
on December 10, 2008
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Hola Mamas, Have any of you experienced this? I gave birth to my daughter one and a half years ago (vaginal birth, no complications). Breast fed her for three months ...
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- It took a long time for my period to return after both my daughters were born - and even longer the second time. I did breastfeed them both for a full year though and ...
- Well,first off it is really great to have your body get a break from cycling. If you are nursing still that could be one reason why you are not cycling. But I am sur...
- If it's not broken, don't fix it. You sound like everything is in place and all is well. So, if you get to be period-free for awhile, enjoy it. Carry a pad in your ...
Strange Cycle/Pregnancy Test Result
Asked by K.D. from Hartford
on August 21, 2009
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Hello Mommies-
I am just looking for other opinions. I am a just-turned-38 y.o. Mom of a 12 yr. old boy and 4 yr. old girl. My husband and I have decided to try to ha...
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- I see that the issue resolved itself, but I just wanted to say that when I was pregnant with my daughter (now 21 months old), I was 8 days late, and all pregnancy test...
- I took First Response a few days after my missed period and it was negative. Three days later, I took a First Response test again and it can out negative again. A f...
- Wait a couple of days, you might be pregnant and your hormone levels aren't high enough yet. With both my pregnancies, I purposely waited until day 31 or 32 to test b...
