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So here's my question... I had my son on 11-11-08 (5 months ago)... I had my postpartum bleeding for about 3.5 weeks... I attempted breast feeding but do to issues with him having reflux stopped that before I was even done bleeding... I have had 2 normal (or close to normal) periods since then... however this month I am a week late... Due to time and having a new baby my husband and I have cut our sex life in half... We use condoms with spermacide and to our knowledge have not had any "accidents"... But now I am a week late... is this normal?? will my body get back on track??
Hi Heather,
It's frustrating, but yes, it can take several cycles for your periods to get back to normal after a birth, so yes, it is normal to have some irregularity for the first 4-6 cycles after birth.
If you suspect you might be pregnant, go ahead and take a pregnancy test.
Dorothy Haines, LCCE
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Dorothy H, LCCE
Expertise
As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Experience
Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.
Organizations
Lamaze International
DONA International
Publications
International Doula Magazine
Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator.
I am a DONA-certified birth doula.
Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes.
I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.
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