Questionhave a 3 month old baby and just 4 weeks after giving birth I had my 1st period. We are not using contraception as we would like another baby when nature decides and now my 2nd period has not arrived. I did a test, but it's negative. I am now 12 days overdue, there is no sign of my period & I feel shattered. Could I be pregnant or is it normal for periods to be all over the place after birth?
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AnswerAre you breastfeeding? Many women don't get their period at all until they are done breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, I would guess that the bleeding 4 weeks postpartum was not a period, but was postpartum bleeding.
If you are not breastfeeding, it is possible that the 4 week bleeding was a period, or it might have been postpartum bleeding. Even if it was your period, it can take several months for your cycle to get back to normal. If you are not breastfeeding and don't have normal periods by 6 months after you have your baby, talk to your doctor or midwife.
If you are breastfeeding, it can take several months after you stop breastfeeding for your cycle to get re-established.
If you had a negative test, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant.
I hope that helps!
Sincerely,
Dorothy H, LCCE
