Postpartum Bleeding & Delayed Period: Understanding Postpartum Recovery

Question
i gave birth on july 22, 2008 i lasted 3 weeks bleeding after birth. it's now sept. and i haven't gotten my normal period. i've been getting a faint color of pinkish red in my discharge for about a week now. and i also got an infection. why is this? is it the hormonal imbalance in my body? please help....

Answer
If you're breastfeeding, this may be why you haven't gotten your period yet. In addition to all the numerous positive benefits of breastfeeding, it also delays your period (hence one less thing you have to worry about after a new baby!)  and this is perfectly normal. However, if you are not breastfeeding, your body may need a little help getting back to normal. I would go to your doctor or midwife and ask him/her about options regarding, at least temporarily, going on hormonal birth control. This can give your body a little boost to getting regular again.

Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.

Best wishes,
Helen =)