still not having my monthly period since giving birth last july 2009. is it normal?

Joyce - posted on 09/09/2014

i don't have my menstruation back yet and it's three years already.. i stop breastfeeding since she was 1 year and 4 months. is it okay? or i need to start worrying?

Paula - posted on 03/06/2013

I had my baby in august, i was breastfeeding her til she was 5 and half, and i first got my period 3 months after delivering and now shes six and i havent gotten it. Im not pregnant.... What could be going on with me????? Please somebody help me!!!!!!

Lea - posted on 01/27/2010

My daughter breastfed until she was 2.5.....my period did not start again until she was 3!!!

3 years, 9 months with no period???? Doctor was not worried, I was not worried, and spent the entire time loving it!! My ob/gyn told me she would not be concerned until a year had passed after I had completely stopped breastfeeding. Our bodies know best.

Enjoy!!

Lori - posted on 10/24/2014

Joyce - If you haven't yet been to your OBGYN, I'd suggest a visit. 3 years without menstruataion and 2 yrs of that was without breastfeeding seems a bit out of the norm. Best to go get checked out.

Yuki - posted on 01/30/2010

Yep, perfectly normal, especially if your still nursing. Mine didn't come back until I'd weaned with both my children. Do be aware that you can get pregnant and not know it. My mom didn't know she was pregnant with me until she was about three months along and she was still nursing my older brother.

Lori - posted on 10/24/2014

Nisreen - here's an article about the return of menstruation. It does assume breast feeing, but then talks about weaning too.

http://kellymom.com/bf/normal/fertility/

Nisreen - posted on 10/23/2014

Hi, I gave birth 10months ago, I was breastfeeding for 2months only my baby switched to formula, i haven't got my periods since giving birth, me and my husband are trying for baby number 2 but not yet succeful,any advice tips will appreciate.

Lori - posted on 12/15/2013

Samantha: How old is your baby? Were you regular before you had your baby? If you're worried about it, go see your OBGYN.

Samantha - posted on 12/14/2013

I'm no longer breast feeding and have not been for almost 10 weeks and still have not had mine nor am I pregnant. Any suggestions for me?

Alicia - posted on 02/01/2010

UGH! I breastfeed exclusively and I got mine back right at six weeks postpartum! I was really looking forward to NOT having it :) Enjoy it!

Sammi - posted on 02/01/2010

this can be very normal for a breastfeeding mum, make the most of it and enjoy not having a period!

Trina - posted on 02/01/2010

My son was born Mar 09 and I still havent had one either. I called the dr to make sure and they said as long as you arent pregnant and still nursing it is completely normal for it not to start until you are done nursing. Enjoy!! I know I am

Kim - posted on 02/01/2010

It's normal. I still don't have mine and I gave birth in May and am still BF.

Dewi - posted on 02/01/2010

Oh kool... thank God i'm not the only one after reading everyones messages (but i wasn't so worried) cos since after the birth of my second child & still breastfeeding, i too still have no period & i'm enjoying it while it lasts...

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I had my son in June and got mine back in November. My doctor said either way is normal because everyone's body is different. I have PCOS so I didn't get my period for almost 2 years in total before and including my pregnancy. After I had my son, seemed it straightened things out for me.

Eve - posted on 01/31/2010

I had my son in April 2009, I breastfeed and haven't had mine either. I kinda like it :-)

Amber - posted on 01/30/2010

Hi there friend, I delivered my baby end of last May '09 and just had my first period Jan 26 '10... I too am Full-Time Breastfeeding, but believe that my introducing solids to my 6 month old baby in the middle of Dec is what enabled my body to go into normal mode again. I hope this helps.

Shaina - posted on 01/29/2010

Hello, Liam my fourth was born in Aug and no period. I have nursed all four and can say that with each child it has been different. ENJOY!!! :D

Pam - posted on 01/29/2010

My son was born in Feb - so almost a year. He's BF and I've had no period. Totally normal. Isn't it wonderful.

Kristy - posted on 01/29/2010

You are very lucky, don't be worried just enjoy that you dont have to deal with it.. girls can go for a while after birth without their period.

Sarah - posted on 01/29/2010

Completely normal, your body needs the nutrients normally lost through your period for the breast milk, you won't get it back till a few weeks after you stop breastfeeding. However, it is not a good form of birth control, if you think you might be pregnant, take a test just to be sure, because it's not unheard of.

Shanta-Kei - posted on 01/29/2010

Very normal. Though most people mistake it as a form of birth control it is NOT. You still ovulate you just don't bleed...and really, I think that was the worst part and am glad I have not had one since she was born 10 months ago :D (if you count the big bleed after birth)

Laila - posted on 01/29/2010

I had my son in June 2009 and I haven't had my period yet either. I hear some people don't have it until they are completely done breastfeeding

Monika - posted on 01/29/2010

Yes its normal, my doctor told me she had a patient that did not get her period until she stopped breast feeding and she bf for almost 2 years.

Cheryl - posted on 01/29/2010

Many women don't start menstruating again until after they've weaned their babies. This is not unusual and nothing to worry about. Enjoy this freedom while you have it!

Jennifer - posted on 01/29/2010

Be happy your one of the lucky ones that gets to continue the blessing of not worrying about a period. It will start shortly after you stop nursing. I did the same with all three of my babies. Only bad things is you need to make sure your prepared at all times just in case because you could start up even when you start feeding baby less often.

Nicole - posted on 01/29/2010

yep normal- 15.5 months and counting :D

Carien - posted on 01/29/2010

It is perfectly normal not to have a period while breastfeeding. Some woman stlill get theirs, others only after weaning. Consider yourself lucky. The less you feed the sooner our period will return (and along with it fertility).
Carien (breastfeeding my third child and breastfeeding consultant)

Laura - posted on 01/29/2010

yep normal, I had my daughter in dec 08 and still b.feeding she is almost 14months old now i got mine back at 10months but havnt had it since. I took a test last week but not pregnant. I am also on a mini pill but forget often but not pregnant yet so all good. Was getting worried for a bit so just had to get a test done!

Miranda - posted on 01/28/2010

Very normal! Your hormones have not regulated yet to let your body know that you need to have a period! Enjoy breastfeeding, and enjoy not having a period for a while!! :)

Liane - posted on 01/28/2010

Completely normal... I had my son 6/30 and bf him as well, still no period :) I have bf all three of my kids and my period did not return until about 9 months after I stopped nursing for the first two. I guess I'm just really lucky! Enjoy it while it lasts.

Melissa - posted on 01/28/2010

I gave birth in July as well & didn't get my period till this month when I have tapered down on breast feeding (he is starting to cut teeth & likes to bite down on my nipple). So enjoy hun because when I got mine I surely did not miss it all this time.

Bubbles - posted on 01/28/2010

same its completley normal! i still havent had one and my son is 15 months

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It's totally normal to not have your period if you are breastfeeding. I didn't get my period until my daughter was 17mos old. I am still nursing her and she is 25 mos.

Meggan - posted on 01/28/2010

It's definitely normal.. Think of it as God's reward to us for breastfeeding our kids!

Elizabeth - posted on 01/28/2010

That's been the case for me both times I breastfed (I have two daughters), it wouldn't start again until 1-2 months after I weened. Totally normal, and girl, I don't know about you but enjoy it!! One of the only times mother nature is kind not cruel to a woman!!!

Congrats on your sweet little one, and enjoy this wonderful time together and the perks of no pads!!

Christina - posted on 01/28/2010

I'm still breastfeeding my daughter, who is 16 months old, & I didn't get my period til she was 14 months old...very normal!

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Yes, this is normal. I did not start my period again until 6-months after giving birth the my breast-fed babies. This is about the time we started them on cereal, and they began demanding less milk.

Laura - posted on 01/28/2010

I breastfed both of my sons. My period didn't come back until the first one was 21 months old and 18 months for the second. It is very normal and the chances of getting pregnant before they start is slim. To make the chances even lower only give your baby your milk, no pacifiers, let her sleep with you at night, let her feed when she is hungry(no schedules) and nurse as long as possible. My sons didn't eat "regular" food until they were around 11 or 12 months old and they are healthy active boys. Most importantly enjoy your baby and the time with no pms :)

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Totally normal, just don't assume because you have no periods that you cant get pregnant LOL

Hannah - posted on 01/27/2010

I had my LO June 09 and have yet to so much as have any spotting. My OB/GYN told me not to worry until my period had not returned at least 3 months after FULLY weaning. I have severe PCOS so I was sure to ask her this!

Kisa - posted on 01/27/2010

for sure, feel lucky you don't have it back, but like others have said be careful you can ovulate before you have a period first. My daughter is living proof. I was exclusively bf my son and on the mini pill, had no period but ended up pregnant when he was only 4mo old. I thought I would not be ovulating for a lot longer, but apparently I ovulated while on birth control, breastfeeding and before I had a period. so my kids are 12mo apart. has been tough.

Laura - posted on 01/27/2010

Very normal! I had this happen with both of my kids. It will come back when you stop breastfeeding. So enjoy it!

Candice - posted on 01/27/2010

Totally normal. I didn't get ine until 11 months after giving birth,I'm a bfer btw.

Julienne - posted on 01/27/2010

My dtr was born in September - it is so variable, i am exclusively breastfeeding but my daughter has slept through the night since 12 weeks. I got my period at 20 weeks

Becky - posted on 01/27/2010

No worries! I didn't get mine until 9 months after my first son was born and haven't gotten it yet since my second was born in Sept. I know of women who haven't gotten it back for over a year after when they were breastfeeding.
Just don't rely on that as a method of birth control! It's possible to ovulate without getting a period!

Tina - posted on 01/27/2010

it's so funny because i was wondering the same thing i'm breastfeeding my daughter still she's 5 months old and i havent even gotten a clue that my period will be coming. reading everyones responses makes me feel better and now i can enjoy this time. Thanks.....

Tiffany - posted on 01/27/2010

It's normal enjoy not seeing aunt flo for awhile!! :)

Jennifer - posted on 01/27/2010

My baby was about 6 months old before my period returned. I'm still breastfeeding (he's almost 8 months now) but the period did come back. It is normal for your period to not come back while breastfeeding.

Jenni - posted on 01/27/2010

you need to be happy! Some women start their periods a couple of months after they give birth while breastfeeding and others like you and me will go a year or longer as long as your baby is breastfeeding a couple of times during the day and at night. With my first child I went til he was 13 months and with my second child I went 12 months. Not everyone gets to be as lucky as us! But still remember that even though you are not having your period you could still get pregnant. So be careful if your not ready!

Melissa - posted on 01/27/2010

i didn't get my period back until my little guy was 9months old! and he is still breastfed! soo totally normal!

Elissa - posted on 01/27/2010

Normal! be happy :) I got mine back after only 7 months :(

Mok - posted on 01/27/2010

i guess so ... i delivered in aug 2009 and i have not got my period yet

Minnie - posted on 01/27/2010

I am nursing a 15 month old. I have not had a period since January 2008 :).



Yes- it is normal.

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Its normal 4 u nt 2 get ur period while u r still breastfeedin... I didnt get 1 after i had my oldest child.... My middle child i did it jus wasnt the same... I dnt get i knw with my last it could b because i am takin thedepo shoot also...