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Periods at 4 months postpartum
I had a C-section 4 months ago and am exclusively breastfeeding. My period returned at 2 months postpartum with a 35-day gap between the first two cycles. However, it has now been 40 days since my last period and I haven't started bleeding yet. My baby recently started sleeping a 4 to 5-hour stretch at night. I am not experiencing any pain, cramps, or unusual discharge. Is it normal to get two periods postpartum and then have them skip or become irregular while exclusively breastfeeding? What should be my next steps?
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Yes. It is normal to get two periods at a gap of 35-40 days and skip a period after that.
But you can also become pregnant during this phase and not know that you are pregnant.
Please do your urine pregnancy test and if it is negative you should start using a contraceptive method to avoid a pregnancy.
If you are pregnant you have to plan further action as per your choice.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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The first step would be a pregnancy test if you are sexually active after your delivery and the last period
If it is negative you need to keep in mind that because of the hormonal changes while lactating patients may not get periods which is called lactational amenorrhea
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Irregular period is common when breastfeeding.
But chance of pregnancy are also there.
Do pregnancy test if you miss your period date.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Two periods followed by a 40-day gap while you're exclusively breastfeeding is a very normal pattern, not something going wrong.
Next Steps
Breastfeeding hormones keep cycles unpredictable for months, so give it more time. If nothing returns within a few more weeks, please get it checked. Also see a doctor if you notice pain or unusual discharge.
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