My period came 3 times and then stopped during breastfeeding

It is actually normal for women to resume menstruation after giving birth, but the specific recovery time varies from person to person. Some women recover earlier, after the baby is one month old, some women recover after the baby is half a year old, and some women have menstruation several times during breastfeeding, but then stop. What is usually going on in this situation?

What happened if my menstruation came 3 times and then stopped during breastfeeding?

Case 1

In the first case, this is not menstruation at all, but a bloody secretion similar to menstruation secreted from the birth canal after delivery. This secretion is caused by bleeding at the placental implantation site, mixed with secretions such as decidua, mucus and tissue fragments remaining in the uterus, and is called lochia. In the first 4 to 5 days, lochia is generally red; after 7 days after delivery, lochia will turn brown and the secretion will gradually decrease; after 10 days, the color of lochia will become lighter, from yellow to white, and there will be no special smell. Then after 4 to 6 weeks, the lochia will disappear. Under normal circumstances, lochia is less than the amount of menstruation. However, if the bleeding lasts for more than two weeks, the amount of lochia is greater than the amount of menstruation or there are blood clots, and it is accompanied by an odor, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Case 2

In the second case, generally speaking, the first menstruation after childbirth is an anovulatory cycle, so occasional irregular bleeding of a small amount may occur, or various phenomena such as menstrual bleeding may occur during lactation. This is normal. However, if there is frequent or heavy bleeding, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to check your physical condition. In addition, taking medications or foods that inhibit uterine contractions may also cause bleeding. In this case, you should ask your doctor during the postpartum follow-up visit.

Therefore, if you have your period during breastfeeding, you need to distinguish clearly based on the different phenomena of these two situations whether it is the resumption of your menstrual period or other situations. The earlier the problem is discovered, the sooner it can be solved and you can be a healthy mother.

Precautions for menstruation during breastfeeding

1. Postpartum lochia is not menstruation

Normally, new mothers will have bloody discharge similar to menstruation after giving birth. This bleeding from the placenta implantation site, mixed with various secretions, is generally called lochia.

2. Common postpartum menstrual abnormalities

One is continuous vaginal bleeding. Since the first menstruation after childbirth is usually anovulatory or occurs due to luteal induction, it is very common to have irregular, frequent, small-volume bleeding or irregular bleeding at this time.

The second is amenorrhea. Postpartum amenorrhea is mainly caused by Han's syndrome due to long-term breastfeeding, postpartum hemorrhage and infection.