Why does nursing delay menstruation?
⚡ Short answer: The reason for delayed menstruation during nursing is the prolactin hormone.
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bir anne · Feeding
why does nursing delay menstruation?
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The reason for delayed menstruation during nursing is the prolactin hormone. As the baby suckles, prolactin levels rise; this hormone suppresses ovulation and therefore the menstrual cycle. This is completely natural. In this way, the body directs energy toward milk production. How long it will be delayed varies from person to person. In mothers feeding only breast milk with continued night nursing, menstruation typically returns within 6-12 months, but in some mothers it may be earlier or later. This is not a health problem but is the body prioritizing the baby.
The chance of becoming pregnant while nursing is lower but not zero — the first ovulation occurs before the first noticed menstruation.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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