Newborns and periods!

[TwinkleStars15]

So I just got my period and my baby is only 7 weeks old! I thought that exclusively breastfeeding halted ovulation and periods? I even asked the doc at my 6 week check as we've been having unprotected sex and she said I was fine as long as I was feeding every 4 hours during the day and 6 hours at night, which I am. I'm gutted, I thought I'd be period free for a few more months lol x

Mine came back after 6 weeks and I was exclusively breastfeeding too. Life isn't fair, is it?!

Ooh don't rely on breastfeeding as a contraceptive, it's really not reliable.

Can't believe the doctor told you that it's nonsense. Please use birth control unless you're planning another one soon.

Lorelai No it's not fair! The only time us ladies get to enjoy the freedom of no periods and they come back 4 months too early

thegirl definitely not planning another just yet!

Seriously if your doctor is dumb enough to recommend unprotected sex, you need a new doctor!

breast feeding does not act as contraception, Sorry you have been told this crap!
Please get yourself back onto prescribed contraception or be prepared to be preganant again very quickly

Mine came back at 4 weeks when exclusively breastfeeding! The doctor said it was really unusual. I had been looking forward to not having periods for a while.

My friend was pregnant when her DD was 3 months old because she believed that exclusively breastfeeding would act as a contraceptive. Please don't rely on it.

Op I would poas. You are most fertile in the weeks following birth.

Why on earth are you having unprotected sex???

Your dr is talking total crap. Breastfeeding reduces your risk of getting pregnant but absolutely not reliable as contraception!

Please ignore the doctor and start using contraception! Breastfeeding really can't be relied on.

I had two then they stopped again. The second one was only very light.

You are lucky your period came! That is terrible advice from your doctor get some kind of contraception sorted unless you want another baby of course!

She's got her 8 week check on Tuesday so that's handy!! I couldn't imagine being pregnant so soon after having a baby!