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Re: Getting Period While Nursing

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 20:22:28 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Joanne wrote: >
>Hi-
>I am 30 years old, have breastfed my son regulary up until the last 2
>weeks. He is currently 6 months old. Now, he only nurses during the
>middle of the night feedings. (about 3 times) And he gets formula
>during the day.
>My question is, when should I get my period, now that I have decreased
>nursing? I think we are going to end all night feedings within a week as
>well. So that adds to my question... when I completely stop nursing
>when should I get my period again? Finally, I have been getting hot
>flashes the last 2 nights. Is this related?
>We are curious, as I am ready to conceive again. Thanks for your help.

It is impossible to say when you will start again. Many will start while still breast feeding 100%.

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