No period after pregnancy when to worry

It's normal to wonder what your period will be like after giving birth. With that comes many more questions about when your period will start, what it will look like, and when you should begin birth control.

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So, we asked experts to demystify postpartum periods.

Read on for their insight into these helpful facts about what to expect about your period after having a baby.

When Do You Get Your First Postpartum Period?

Your period's return depends on whether or not you're solely breastfeeding, says Erica Montes, MD, an OB-GYN in Phoenix.

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If you're using formula, your period can return in as little as six weeks, around the time of your first postpartum checkup.

On the other hand, if you nurse or pump exclusively, you'll likely go period-free until you start supplementing with solid food, thanks to hormones that suppress ovulation while you produce milk.

People who still nurse or pump often, though, may stay period-free even longer.

What Will Your Postpartum Period Look Like?

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