Breastfeeding and Return to Cycles
Question
I breastfed my baby for the first six months. She is now 7 1/2 months. I want to start trying for baby #2, but I have yet to have my period. How long will it take for me to get my period and my cycle back on track? Its been a month and a half since I nursed. Can I get pregnant now? How do I calculate or find out when I am ovulating or if I am?Thanks
Answer
Last Updated: June 26, 2013
One of the great advantages of using Natural Family Planning is that a couple can learn to identify the natural signs of fertility. With that information they plan their pregnancies. While breast feeding, ovulation is suppressed but the length of time the woman will not ovulate will vary. This would be a great opportunity for you and your husband to learn about natural family planning. You can be taught how to observe and record your signs of fertility and know exactly when ovulation is taking place. It is very exciting for a couple to know when they conceived their baby. I would encourage you to check our website to locate an instructor.
Winnie Neill
Winnie Neill
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Winnie Neill, CFCP
Winnie Neill, a Professional Member of CANFP, is a certified FertilityCare Practitioner, and taught NFP 23 years in the Sacramento region. She served on the Sacramento Diocese NFP Advisory Board, the American Academy of NFP Board and the CANFP Executive Board. She and her husband Bob have been married 63 years
