About Loreena Walsh Expertise Whatever your breastfeeding question, I am happy to help. Worried about supply, engorgement, mastitis, attachment, nipple pain and soreness, whatever the worry you are not alone.
Experience I have successfully breastfed my 3 children until over 16 months of age. Through this I have experienced cracked blistered nipples, mastitis, attachement problems, weaning, self doubt and plenty of great memories and happiness. I love the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby adn believe that if more support were available for new mother's there would a greater breastfeeding success rate worldwide.
Education/Credentials I have worked in Maternity during my Bachelor of Nursing and am a strong advocate of breastfeeding, and support for mothers.
Question I recently weaned my baby girl (7 months old). I breastfed exclusively for 6 months and took a little over a month to wean her. I felt very sad to do it but I kept getting mastitis and also, it took a very long time to conceive so my husband and I would like to start trying for another baby. We love our little girl so much, don't get me wrong! We would just like her to have a sibling. My period has not returned since weaning and completely ceasing breastfeeding 1 week ago. How long can I expect to wait for my period to return? And is there anything I can do to help it to return? Thank you so much!
Answer Hi Wendi,
First of all, don't feel guilty for weaning your little girl, exclusively breastfeeding her for the first 6 months of her life is a wonderful gift, you've done a great job.
As for when your period is likely to return after weaning, this varies like most things from woman to woman. Some women may menstruate within days of weaning and for others it may take a month or more as the body settles in to a change of hormones.
Keep in mind that even though you will ovulate before having a period, so it is possible to fall pregnant and not have signs of a period before hand. You can monitor your cervical mucus for signs of ovulation as an indicator.
I hope this has helped you a little and good luck with concieving a brother or sister for your little girl :)
