What if my period stops coming after I breastfeed?

Women do not have menstruation during pregnancy, nor during breastfeeding. Generally, menstruation will come again after weaning. Of course, some pregnant women will have their period one month after giving birth. The key decision still depends on their physical condition. So, what is the reason why the menstrual period comes once and then stops during breastfeeding?

During breastfeeding, the period is not stable, and it is a normal physiological condition to come once and then stop. When women are breastfeeding, their ovaries are suppressed, so the secretion of ovarian hormones stops and menstruation naturally stops. If the pregnant woman does not breastfeed frequently after giving birth, she may still have her period, and it may be unstable.

Of course, if a pregnant woman suddenly stops having her period after the first one, it may be due to the gradual decline of the ovaries. A woman's physical function is very poor after giving birth, and the body will weaken at this time, which will affect the regularity of the menstrual period. Another possibility is that the pregnant woman is pregnant again. There are many cases where women become pregnant immediately after giving birth.

No matter what the cause is, pregnant women should first relax psychologically and not have too much mental stress. At the same time, they should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. If everything is normal, no treatment is needed. If the ovaries are failing, medication is needed. If pregnancy results in amenorrhea, you need to consider whether you should keep the baby.

Can I still breastfeed during my period?

Generally, many older generations think that if new mothers get their periods while breastfeeding after giving birth, the milk produced will be non-nutritious and may even have a negative impact on the baby. So, can mothers still breastfeed when they have their period? Does breast milk also contain nutrients? Let’s take a quick look.

In fact, such a name is quite unreasonable.

Experts point out that under normal circumstances, the quality of milk produced by the mother from 11 days to 4 months after giving birth is the best, and during this period, it is of great benefit for the baby to drink breast milk for his own growth and development. After the menarche, breast milk is not likely to be devoid of nutrients as some people often say. In fact, the nutrients are still there, but the milk will be more extracted than before. The fat content in breast milk will decrease, and the protein content will increase, but such breast milk is very beneficial and harmless to the baby.

If mothers are worried about excessive extraction of milk, they can try to drink more water and eat more fresh water fish, milk and other foods during menstruation.