breastfeeding and cycles

[Phteven]

AF seems a bit late this month . I used to be as regular as clockwork but I'm not sure if cycle lengths are normal when breastfeeding or a bit longer. Can anyone enlighten me.

[Lucy]

Hey.......

I only just noticed this post........did your period arrive?

Periods and breastfeeding is a tricky one as it really seems to differ between women.......some just don't get AF at all when BF, others get their pre-pregnancy cycle back straight away, and others seem to have varying cycles.

There is an article on the main site which is useful:

Your Period and Ovulation After Baby

And also some previous posts about it all HERE and HERE

HTH........

[*Efjay*]

I'm still AF free at 7 and 1/2 months post Glenns birth, he is only just starting to get into solids and breastfed the rest of the time.

With DS#1 it was 11months after when it returned and I was preg 4 cycles later (not actually trying, but happy with the surprise)

[katanya]

I am AF free as well except I also have an IUD which can delay, minimise or stop blood flow as well even though I could be ovulating.

In fact I think this month I could have started ovulating, I had a few cramps in my side and those AF feelings but no AF!

Got to love the money saved on no AF products!

[kirbay831]

that would be because AF products are so ridiculously expensive! It feels to me like im buying them\ all the time!

K

[katanya]

oh definately!! I haven't had AF for about 18 months!! it is definately a plus to extended breastfeeding!