What are the signs of fertility when still breastfeeding?!


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What are the signs of fertility when still breastfeeding?

I asked a similar question a while back in regards to using breastfeeding as birth control, but today I have a quesiton about some mild cramps I have been recently having and wonder if they could be a sign of my fertilty trying to come back.

I have three children. With my first son it took me 3 months after I quit nursing for me to have a period. With my second son I got pregnant 2 weeks after I quite breastfeeding without ever having had my period (yes i know you ovulate before a true period). I am now nursing my 10 month old son. Do your periods resume earlier with each pregnancy? I have not had a period yet, but yesterday I did have mild cramps. Anyone else had a similar experience? Do cramps mean that the return of my fertilty and periods are around the corner or are my hormones just out of wack?


Answers:

Cramps are not necessarily a sign of return to fertility. Most women will notice a big increase in their cervical mucus right before their first period returns. One woman who teaches NFP with me describes it as almost feeling like you need to wear a panty liner. The cervical mucus can appear as heavy and continuous for 1-2 weeks before the first ovulation. Other women will not ovulate before they get their first period. I would encourage you to take a class in Natural Family Planning and the teacher will help you learn what signs to look for and how to determine when your fertility returns.




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