Many changes occur in a woman's body after becoming a mother. One major question many people ask is why she doesn't get her period while breastfeeding. This question troubles many women after giving birth. However, experts have provided insight into whether it's normal to miss a period while breastfeeding.

Speaking to a website, Dr. Shilpa P. Kshirsagar, gynecologist at DPU Super Specialty Hospital in Pimpri, Pune, explained that it's completely normal for women to miss their periods after delivery and while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding increases the level of a hormone called prolactin in the body. This hormone inhibits ovulation and therefore delays the onset of menstruation.

According to doctors, this condition is called lactational amenorrhea. This means the absence of periods during breastfeeding. Especially if the baby is under 6 months old, is exclusively breastfed, and has not had a single period since delivery, approximately 98 percent of women are ovulating. The chances of becoming pregnant during this time are very low.

When do periods actually start after delivery?

According to Dr. Kshirsagar, there's no specific timeframe for a mother's periods to resume after childbirth. Some women experience periods within six weeks of delivery, while others may not experience them for several months.

However, ovulation can restart if certain things change. For example, if the baby is older than 6 months, breast milk is introduced, nighttime breastfeeding decreases, or if a woman gets her period once, then

Why is it important to consult a doctor?

Doctors say it's important to consult a gynecologist six weeks after delivery. Starting the right contraceptive method can reduce the stress of irregular or missed periods. Similarly, missing periods while breastfeeding doesn't guarantee pregnancy.

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