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NON breastfeeders, how long after having baby did your periods return?

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Disenchanted3 · 21/02/2009 14:53

I had baby 8 weeks ago and have had period cramps for 2-3 weeks now but no start.

Haven't started pill yet or anything.

Thanks x

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ScorpiowithabigS · 21/02/2009 14:54

6 weeks after my boys.

MrsMattie · 21/02/2009 14:55

I stopped bf-ing at 6 wks with my first child - period came back at 10 wks. Only lasted 10 days bf-ing this time, and periods came back at 9 wks.

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diedandgonetodevon · 21/02/2009 15:47

I only managed to BF for two weeks and had 1st period about 6 weeks

2pt4kids · 21/02/2009 15:48

DS1 I didnt BF at all and it took 4 months for period to come back.
DS2 I BF for 1 week only and it took 5 months for period to come back.

Disenchanted3 · 21/02/2009 15:48

i only had lochia for 2 weeks.

feel very bloated lol

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PurlyQueen · 21/02/2009 15:52

I had lochia for two weeks and my period returned 9 weeks after my son was born.

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