Just had baby 8 weeks ago, could I be pregnant again?

kjmahon · #1 Apr 12, 2006, 12:17 AM

Hello there,
Just had a quick question. I just had a baby 8 weeks ago. I still haven't got my period yet, I did have sex 4 days ago and then again 3 days ago. Of course silly us we didn't use any protection. I started to bleed after having sex and I'm still bleeding now. Not really like a period because it was only spotty for 3 days. Do you think that I could get pregnant again? I really don't want to and I normally use protection ( I just started the pill 4 weeks ago). If anyone has ideas please let me know!
Thanks!

educatedhorse_2005 · Apr 12, 2006, 07:15 PM

go see a doctor the best advice
if you want to you could try a pregancy test
but still i say a dotor

Jesushelper76 · Apr 12, 2006, 08:05 PM

Best advice ever is to go see a doctor.

kp2171 · Apr 13, 2006, 09:03 AM

my wife did not have a "normal" period for over a year after my son was born... very irregular and unpredictable.

so the fact you had unprotected sex... well sure that can do it!

the fact that your cycle is irregular tho doesnt mean you are pregnant.

Cgirl · Apr 13, 2006, 10:36 AM

Most likely you are not pregnant, your body is still recooperating from the birth of your baby, but I would still talk to your doctor. Chances are you just irritated something that was still healing during intercorse. I will say that you should definately start wearing protection, especially if you are not breast feeding (allthough if you are, that's not guaranteed you are safe either) because it would be very hard on your body to get pregnant that soon. It takes about 6 months to 1yr. for your body to fully recooperate and for your uteris to go back to it's normal state. If you are breastfeeding then this can be a good contraceptive, if you are not getting a period. BUT, if you are getting your period then you ARE ovulating, which means you CAN still get pregnant. I got my period the entire time I breastfed, so we used protection.

heladoman · Apr 13, 2006, 11:21 AM

When my wife was pregnant with our son, Dr told us that breastfeeding is a great contraceptive. When the baby is latched to the breast, your body produces a hormone that prevents you from ovulating. If you're breastfeeding...you never know. Always, talk to your Dr.

ladyandjan · Apr 22, 2006, 08:32 PM

You had sex soon after having your baby? Why? That bleeding is one reason they tell you to abstain for at least 6 weeks so your insides have a chance to heal and close. Hope you didnt harm yourself in anyway.

zrhodes · Nov 9, 2007, 01:17 PM

What is wrong with this picture? You haven't even healed properly and, you already may be pregnant. this is just carelessness



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