I've been bf for 16 months and only got my AF back last month for the first time (two years to the day that i had my last period - so weird haha!). It was a fairly regular one, cramping, nothing out of the ordinary from what I remember and lasted about 5-6 days. My previous cycles were about 28-30 days. How long does it take for a cycle to become regular again once your AF starts again? I only ask because it's now been over 5 weeks and nothing. I had minor cramping on one day about a week and a half ago and I expected it to come but nothing. I've taken a pregnancy test (God help me) but it was negative (phew!). Not sure what to make of this?? Any info ladies???
what you are experiencing is pretty normal. It's how breastfeeding works. It may take a couple of months for your cycles to establish. But your fertility is returning, so if you don't wish for another pregnancy - take precautions.
My period came back 5 weeks after I had my baby, but it took awhile for it to go back to normal. At first it would only come every 6-8 weeks but within 5-6 months I was back down to a 26 day cycle.
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