On average when does a woman's fertility return if she exclusively breastfeeds for six months and then follows baby lead weaning? I believe that the lactational amerrohea method is fairly reliable for the first six months, provided breastfeeding is on demand and exclusive.
I know that the return of menses can be quite variable. For example with my son I had my first period at 27 months, but I know one unlucky person who had their first period at 8 weeks inspite of exclusive breastfeeding.
I know it is possible that ovulation can happen before the first period. Is there anyway of telling when a woman is ovulating. Ie. could you use something like persona once the baby is over six months or no longer exclusively breastfeed.
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Reallytired · 25/10/2009 21:22
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