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Re: Periods after birth

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 09:03:21 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 19 Nov 2002, Carmen wrote: >
>I just gave birth to my first child in June. I bleed afterwards for 3
>and a half weeks. I got my first period back on the 16th of sept and
>have since not had another one. I still get all the other symptoms
>around the time i should get it, such as cramps, bad moods, pimples.
>Then for the last 2 days i have had spotting.
>
>I breast feed to begin with, but 2 months ago was only breast feeding 2
>feeds, a month ago only one and now none at all.
>
>I was just wondering what's happening and why is this happening
>
>--
>Carmen
>

this is not uncommon, and you will probably resume your cycle in due course, but your doctor can help you get stabilized sooner rather than later.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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