I gave birth a month ago. I started brestfeedind for the first two weeks then switched to formula. I just started having sex again and then two days later I thought I got my period but its just spotting a little bit. Is that normal should I have anything to worry about??

It takes a while for your period to get back to normal after giving birth, and having breastfed. If you don't want to get pregnant right away (which is a good idea to avoid for a little while, to give your body time to recover) You need to get on birthcontrol. Since you are no longer breastfeeding, you have a lot more options with your birthcontrol choices. At least use a condom in the meantime. It seems to be a lot easier to get pregnant right away, after just having a baby. So you need to be extra careful. You can talk to your ob/gyn and they can tell you about your options, as well as help you understand the changes your body is undergoing after baby. Good luck and best wishes

I would be tempted to take a test, in a weeks time. I got pregnant exactly 4 weeks after giving birth and was breast feeding at the time.

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Originally Posted by buggage

It takes a while for your period to get back to normal after giving birth, and having breastfed. If you dont want to get pregnant right away (which is a good idea to avoid for a little while, to give your body time to recover) You need to get on birthcontrol. Since you are no longer breastfeeding, you have a lot more options with your birthcontrol choices. Atleast use a condom in the meantime. It seems to be a lot easier to get pregnant right away, after just having a baby. So you need to be extra careful. You can talk to your ob/gyn and they can tell you about your options, as well as help you understand the changes your body is undergoing after baby. good luck and best wishes

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Thanks I just hope I'm not pregnant again one's a hand full lol

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Originally Posted by ghost56

I would be tempted to take a test, in a weeks time. I got pregnant exactly 4 weeks after giving birth and was breast feeding at the time.

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Omg I hope I'm not pregnant again... is that what happened to u... just spotting not a real period?

I didn't even spot, I just never had a period after I had my first, there is exactly 10 months between my first 2 children. But some women do have implantation spotting. This piece may help you decide if it was implantation bleeding what you have had:-
Implantation bleeding is lighter than menstrual bleeding, and consists of pink or brown colored blood. Implantation bleeding occurs when the trophoblast, or tissue that surrounds the egg, attaches to the endometrium and slowly eats its way into the lining. As it does so, it eats through the mother's blood vessels, forming blood lakes within itself. When these blood lakes form near the surface of the trophoblast, they often cause implantation bleeding.

Remember, the difference between period and implantation bleeding is the amount; implantation bleeding is considerably lighter than menstrual bleeding. Menses and implantation bleeding should be different enough so that you can tell. Here are some frequently asked questions about spotting:


When does implantation bleeding occur?
Usually 5-12 days after ovulation, so just around the time that you would be getting your period. Bleeding during ovulation is something different.

What does implantation bleeding look like?
Implantation bleeding signs are a light pink or brown colored spotting.

How long does implantation bleeding last?
The duration varies for each woman.


Hope that helps.

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Originally Posted by ghost56

I didn't even spot, i just never had a period after i had my first, there is exactly 10 months between my first 2 children. But some women do have implantation spotting. This piece may help you decide if it was implantation bleeding what you have had:-
Implantation bleeding is lighter than menstrual bleeding, and consists of pink or brown colored blood. Implantation bleeding occurs when the trophoblast, or tissue that surrounds the egg, attaches to the endometrium and slowly eats its way into the lining. As it does so, it eats through the mother's blood vessels, forming blood lakes within itself. When these blood lakes form near the surface of the trophoblast, they often cause implantation bleeding.

Remember, the difference between period and implantation bleeding is the amount; implantation bleeding is considerably lighter than menstrual bleeding. Menses and implantation bleeding should be different enough so that you can tell. Here are some frequently asked questions about spotting:


When does implantation bleeding occur?
Usually 5-12 days after ovulation, so just around the time that you would be getting your period. Bleeding during ovulation is something different.

What does implantation bleeding look like?
Implantation bleeding signs are a light pink or brown colored spotting.

How long does implantation bleeding last?
The duration varies for each woman.


Hope that helps.

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Thanks for the help