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How Soon After Childbirth Does Ovulation Resume?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I had c section on March 15th this year. I am exclusively breastfeeding. 2 days back I had stomach cramps, and today I had dark brown discharge not heavy though. could this be starting of my periods?
is there anything to worry about as I have heard that we don't get periods till we are breast feeding.
please suggest
I had c section on March 15th this year. I am exclusively breastfeeding. 2 days back I had stomach cramps, and today I had dark brown discharge not heavy though. could this be starting of my periods?
is there anything to worry about as I have heard that we don't get periods till we are breast feeding.
please suggest
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Some of the breastfeeding mothers do get their ovulation and periods within2-3 months of the childbirth.
There is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Some of the breastfeeding mothers do get their ovulation and periods within2-3 months of the childbirth.
There is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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