For women who breast- and formula-feed, it may take weeks to months for it to resume. Women who breastfeed exclusively get even more time off: It’s normal not to menstruate for six months or longer, Dr. White says.
Moreover, can you miss a period because of breastfeeding?
If you’re breastfeeding, you may not get your period for some time, since prolactin — the hormone responsible for breast milk production — also suppresses ovulation. Many moms don’t have a period for months (or at all) while breastfeeding. But a lapse in your cycle doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant.
Keeping this in consideration, are you more fertile after breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has a demonstrable influence in inhibiting ovulation; it is not surprising that it has an inhibiting effect on fertility. According to Perez, during the first 3 months when a woman is nursing, there is higher security provided agaist conception than most contraceptives.
Also to know is, what are the signs of pregnancy while breastfeeding?
The symptoms of early pregnancy are also very similar to those of PMS, so it can be a little confusing – especially if you have been experiencing irregular cycles after giving birth.
- Missed/late period.
- Tiredness.
- Nausea.
- Sore breasts.