when should u have a period after childbirth

[julie21dave]

im nine weeks now and nothing

[redcrx]

hi,
it can depend on your method of feeding. If you are breastfeeding it can take months to return whichis why some women in the past used to think breastfeeding a contraception of sorts.

I cant quite recall when mine return but i think it was about 5-6 weeks after my lochia bleed ended.

Make sure you are covered by a contraceptive if youre having intercourse though as its suggested that after a baby is a very fertile time! and i do know of a mum who fell pregnant within months ofgiving birth.

if you are concerned it may be late for a reason then take a pregnancy test

[julie21dave]

im bottle feeding so not because of breastfeeding im late

[annie0000]

As the mother of two boys 13 months apart, I agree with redcrx. I was breastfeeding and never had a period in between. As it had taken 2 years to get pregnant the first time, we knew that we were taking a risk by not using contraception, but as we did want another child, we kind of took advantage of the post pregnancy fertility.

[redcrx]

Have you taken a test?

[julie21dave]

my girl is only 9 weeks so im hoping im not i had sex but he never came inside me

[Hu Flung Dun]

There is always that 'one stray one'. Better check just incase.

[redcrx]

withdrawal method is probably as reliable as breastfeeding.

Surely a �3 test is worth getting purely for peace of mind. Take a test every week or so until you either get your period or a positive result.

I reckon the sleepless nights will be enough for your hubby to want to use a condom at least :)

[julie21dave]

might have to havent told him yet was a moment of madness thanks

[redcrx]

he was there as well, you shared the moment so share this too. With a 9 week old you have enough on your plate without having to worry alone.

Chances are it is just taking its time to arrive but best to check eh?

[redcrx]

any news Julie, have you taken a test?

Stress will obviously delay your period longer.

[ethanryan]

hi, i dont mean to worry you but my son was six weeks old when i fell pregnant with my second. i was told not to have sex for around 6-8 weeks after birth because i had a bad labour and section, but i didnt listen and now have 2 boys 10 and a half months apart , which i dont regret.

take a test, if you still dont see a period in a few weeks and test is negative see your gp to make sure there are no complications from the birth.

good luck