[justice0211]

I have an 8 month old son who I nursed until he was 6 weeks, and then exclusively pumped breastmilk. My period returned when he was 4 months old, and had a regular period the past 3 months consecutively. I pumped 2 times a day... going down to just once a day a month ago, and then every other day 3 weeks ago, and stopped pumping all together 2 weeks ago. I am now 1 week late for my period. Would stopping pumping cause my period to delay?? Or should I take a pregnancy test?

[Eileen G]

If your periods are back and you are having unprotected sex, it's worth taking a test. Breastfeeding/pumping can mess with your periods, but the possibility of pregnancy can't be overlooked.

Can I tell you how much I admire that length of time spent pumping? You must be a real expert on it by now.

[justice0211]

Thank you for your comment! I think I may pick up a test just in case. And yes, pumped for a good bit! : ) Started to really hurt and scab again, so I said it was time to be over it ; )