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sonia Posted: Nov 30, 2002 09:53 PM+

sonia MEMBER SINCE: 11/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2877 WEDDING DATE: Jul 05, 2003

Posted: Nov 30, 2002 09:53 PM

random question

hey girls .. this section of LIWeddings is so cute .. not helping my baby fever though hehe. well i''m far from TTC but i have a question - is it true that you get your period for like 8 weeks after the baby is born? random i know..

Claud2001 Posted: Nov 30, 2002 11:21 PM+

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Posted: Nov 30, 2002 11:21 PM

Re: random question

hmmm...I'm not sure of your question b/c of the way you phrased it. I'll try to answer the best I can based upon my own experience.

When you become pregnant, your blood volume increases significantly, in order to ensure a sufficient blood supply to the fetus. After the baby is born, your body has to get rid of most of the 'extra' blood, and that is what happens for about 2-3 weeks after the birth. In some cases, this process could take longer, as many women have bleeding for about 6-8 weeks after the baby's birth. It gradually lessens over the weeks until it stops completely.

However, your regular monthly visit from Aunt Flow can be delayed by breastfeeding, and it is very common that a new mom won't have her period until several months after she stops nursing.

jennbaby Posted: Dec 01, 2002 12:03 AM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2002 12:03 AM

Re: random question

Wow, we have so many nice things tolook foward too!

I hate my period for 4 days, nevermind possibly 4 weeks (or more), but I am sure it will be SO worth it!

IrishTracy Posted: Dec 01, 2002 09:01 AM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2002 09:01 AM

Re: random question

Just an FYI My lasted just a week when it came back after my son was born!!

Elizabeth Posted: Dec 01, 2002 11:17 PM+

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Posted: Dec 01, 2002 11:17 PM

Re: random question

It's not your period, per se but you do bleed. Mine lasted for about 4 weeks. FYI, if you overdo it, you will bleed more and longer. There were some days where I felt good, was on my feet too much and tried to do too much lifting - and then I was sorry. Worst part is you can only wear pads. I felt like I was 15 again. But really, it's no big deal in the end - all that stuff just doesn't matter when the result is so wonderful.

sonia Posted: Dec 03, 2002 12:50 AM+

sonia MEMBER SINCE: 11/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2877 WEDDING DATE: Jul 05, 2003

Posted: Dec 03, 2002 12:50 AM

Re: random question

wow.. how fun ...

but im sure ur right and it wont matter much after going thru such a miracle

kptoys Posted: Dec 08, 2002 10:45 AM+

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Posted: Dec 08, 2002 10:45 AM

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I bled off and on for 6 weeks after dd was born... that would be terrible but I haven't had my real period in like 15 months! Thank god for breastfeeding!!!!