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When do periods come back after stopping BF?

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gretagrape · 31/08/2013 09:10

Hi - just that really!
I stopped BFing 4 weeks ago - I feel like my period is about to start all the time (just a low ache like I'd normally get a couple of hours before it would start) but nothing happens.
How long does it take for periods to restart? There are definitely hormonal changes happening as I feel like I have constant PMS, my skin is more dry and my hair has become more greasy in the same way it all was pre-pregnancy.
Thanks

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nextphase · 31/08/2013 19:15

How old is your baby?

No return of periods for several months post birth is normal.
Mine returned around 9 months, whilst still feeding. Others return sooner or later. No periods is your bodies way of saying its not ready for more babies quite yet (or your pregnant again?)

gretagrape · 01/09/2013 07:27

Baby is 5mo and I stopped BF'ing 4 weeks ago. Did you feel like your period was due even when it didn't start?

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