If you follow the rules laid out in the LAM method — exclusive breastfeeding of an infant younger than 6 months old before your period comes back — you have less than a 5 percent chance of getting pregnant.
Also question is, can you get pregnant while breastfeeding if you don’t have a period?
Yes, it’s possible to get pregnant any time from about three weeks after giving birth. This is true even if you’re breastfeeding and haven’t had a period yet. Many women are less fertile while they’re breastfeeding, especially in the early weeks and months.
There is no general rule around breastfeeding frequency that leads to the return of fertility. Abrupt changes in breastfeeding generally brings back fertility quicker. Keep in mind that you and your baby would have to be ready for this change.
Similarly one may ask, what are the symptoms of being pregnant while breastfeeding?
However, some symptoms that may indicate a pregnancy while breastfeeding include:
- Tiredness.
- Missed or late period.
- Sore breasts.
- Nausea.
How can I tell if I’m pregnant while breastfeeding?
The symptoms of early pregnancy can be hard to detect at the best of times, but if you’re looking after a little one and you’re having irregular cycles, it might be extra hard to detect a pregnancy.
- Missed/late period.
- Tiredness.
- Nausea.
- Sore breasts.
Are you more fertile after having a baby?
Does giving birth “reset” a woman’s biological clock? Perhaps. Women who have given birth before do have a better chance of getting pregnant in their mid to late 30s.
How can I avoid getting pregnant while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding reduces your chances of becoming pregnant only if you are exclusively breastfeeding. And this method is only reliable for six months after the delivery of your baby. For it to work, you must feed your baby at least every four hours during the day, every six hours at night, and offer no supplement.