The more frequently you nurse, the more your body helps block the ability to ovulate. I did not have a period for over 13 months while breastfeeding. read more
I did not have a period for over 13 months while breastfeeding. The person who said women "nowadays" who breastfeed have a period within 4 months of birth is wrong. In order to use the Lactational Ammenhorea method of birth control (breastfeeding as birth control), there are factors that must be met. read more
A mother may have irregular periods while breastfeeding and may skip some months. A missed period while breastfeeding is normal. Moms may have premenstrual symptoms without any bleeding; this may be an indication that your period will be returning soon. It's best to start taking precautions at this stage if you do not want to fall pregnant. read more
However, about 5 percent of women do ovulate before having their first period, and the longer you have gone without having periods, the more likely this is to happen. Thus it’s possible to become pregnant while breastfeeding, even if you are not menstruating. read more