How Long After Periods Start Post Child Delivery?

Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015

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Question : Hello Mam,

happy to share on 21 st oct 14 we blessed with baby boy. thanks for your guidence and valuable advice.

my wife have one queary when her MC period will be statred at present brest feding is continue. on last pregnecy her period was statreted in one month after deleivery.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably after 2 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Congratulation!

Thanks for believing me about your health concern.

Usually period will resume after 2 months after delivery if she is not breast feeding her infant.

If she is breastfeeding her baby than period may resume after 2 months or it will resume when she gave up breastfeeding.

In her case hypothyroidism may also cause delayed period.

During this period, she should use some type of contraception because chances of pregnancy are there.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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