how long was it before your cycle return with nursing?
I have a 14.5 months baby and still without a cycle. Nursing only in evening and nighttime. baby is at daycare during the day.
thx!
Let me see if I can remember this. For me it only took about 3-4 months from the time I delivered, the first time around, (breastfed him for the first 6 months exclusively, so it came back while I was still breastfeeding all the time). I don’t think that’s typical, though.
Then with our second, I only breastfed exclusively for about 5 months, but my period returned when he was about 6.5 months if I remember correctly. With #3, I only breastfed for like 3-4 months total, and my period came back…I don’t remember when (sorry)…definitely after I completely stopped breastfeeding her, though. With #4, I only breastfed for two months then tapered off to all formula, and my period came back in the 3rd month (I believe).
I’m sure everybody is different in this regard, but you should definitely check with your doctor if you have any concerns or questions about your period returning.
Best,
[name_f]Laura[/name_f]
With my first it came back like 2 weeks after delivery but wasn’t regular til she was like 6 months, with my second ti still hasn’t come back at all.
[name_m]Both[/name_m] times it came back around 6 weeks after delivery and I was breastfeeding exclusively both times. I even didn’t give my daughter a pacifier in hopes that it would help keep my period from returning with no luck. However I don’t think I’m typical.