Updated for 2019!
When we are trying to conceive many women I know like to obsess over possible early signs of pregnancy.
I recently wrote a post about getting pregnant while breastfeeding so I decided to compile a list of possible pregnancy signs while breastfeeding.
Another question I have received a lot lately is how did you know you were pregnant while breastfeeding. I have also heard from women who have not had their period return but still want to get pregnant, or maybe are wondering if they could be pregnant.
While it’s more tricky to know if you are pregnant if your period has not returned, it is not impossible for pregnancy to occur.
I have actually gotten pregnant while breastfeeding twice, so I have personally experienced some of these pregnancy symptoms while nursing.
For my fellow obsessives out there or anyone wondering about those early pregnancy symptoms, this is for you.
Pregnancy signs while breastfeeding are usually the same as typical early pregnancy symptoms
I know this is kind of boring to hear, but most of the usual symptoms we normally experience when pregnant occur when we are breastfeeding and pregnant too.
One notable difference is the absence or presence of a period as a pregnancy sign.
Since it is possible (but uncommon) to get pregnant before your period returns while breastfeeding; you cannot count on this as a sign. Our cycles can be off or much different than we are used to when nursing as well.
Common signs of pregnancy while breastfeeding
Fatigue:
For me personally, one of the very first signs I noticed the second time I was pregnant (and while still breastfeeding) was extreme fatigue when going about normal activities.
I remember going for a walk with my husband and daughter and I started to feel like I could barely make it home, I was very winded and out of breath.
I do not recall feeling that way at all the first time I was pregnant until a little later in the first trimester.
Extreme or just extra thirsty:
I am always more thirsty when breastfeeding and was especially so when pregnant. I have heard from other breastfeeding and pregnant friends that this is common.
Sore breasts or nipples:
While this can be a very early pregnancy symptom whether you are breastfeeding or not; it is definitely more noticeable to me when breastfeeding.
Cramping:
I have gotten some cramps both times I was pregnant. Maybe it is implantation, but it feels like your period could be coming and it is a very common early pregnancy symptom.
Nausea:
Nausea can be an early pregnancy sign although usually it comes a little bit later. I had it both times around but much worse when I was still breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding was probably not related to it, but I thought I would add it here since it’s a pregnancy symptom either way.
A drop in milk supply:
This usually will not occur till somewhat later -closer to the second trimester, but it can be an early pregnancy sign and it will usually occur at some point when pregnant and breastfeeding.
Since a drop in milk supply is specific to nursing mothers this is definitely a sign of pregnancy while breastfeeding. If your milk supply drops unexpectedly and you think there is a chance of pregnancy please take a test.
I have heard anecdotal stories of this being a first sign of pregnancy when a mother’s period has not returned, and there are no other pregnancy symptoms. The drop in milk supply is the first tip off of pregnancy for some breastfeeding women.
A change in milk taste:
This also is typically closer to the second trimester but the taste of your milk will probably change. My daughter let me know when this occurred because sadly she did not like it anymore and abruptly weaned herself.
Hunger:
Once you are pregnant your calorie needs will go up slightly and they should already be up a bit from breastfeeding.
So, what does this mean?
These signs and symptoms are fun to look for but any of them can occur even if you are not pregnant. When our period is getting ready to return for the first time postpartum there can be some strange related symptoms.
It took me a few months for my period to get regular after each of my babies as well. If you are hoping to get pregnant while breastfeeding I recommend using ovulation tests to try and nail down ovulation better.
And, as far as wondering if you are pregnant or what the signs may be, I know it’s hard when you are in that two week wait and can’t test yet.
It can be even more confusing if your period has not returned but you think there is a chance you could be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Even while breastfeeding and without the return of a period it is possible to get pregnant although not as common.
Some of these earliest symptoms can be noticeable even before it’s time to test so hopefully this list helps you.
Otherwise, if you think you may be pregnant and you are breastfeeding there is really only one way to tell for sure. Get out there and get yourself a test!
If you’ve been pregnant while breastfeeding please let me know, what were the earliest signs for you?
Thanks!
UPDATE!
This post was originally written when I had gotten pregnant while breastfeeding once.
I get a lot of questions and comments on this post from women wondering about possible early pregnancy signs while breastfeeding, so when I got pregnant while breastfeeding again I wrote another post with my experiences.
You can find more on this subject in this post so head on over and check it out if you are inclined!
Great post, Jen! What a great way to lend support in that “in between testing” stage. – Kim @ knockitoffcrafts.com
Thanks Kim!
Hi I am not sure if I am actually pregnant. My last period was August. I am breast feeding and formula. My last period well I think was unsual
It was light and instead of getting heavier it got lighter. After it was over feel dizzy, light headed, nauseous, and extremely sleepy. October cramps no period. Now November same symptoms no period
Hi Tara,
If you have missed your period but it had previously returned you definitely could be pregnant if having unprotected sex. Only way to know for sure is to test. Good luck!
hi lm eva since i gave birth have not seen my periods its 3months now but lm breastfeeding
I doubt your period will return for awhile while breastfeeding. Many breastfeeding mothers do not get it for six months or more.
Its very normal
OK so Jen I’m breastfeeding and have not had no period what so ever since my son been born he is now one I was on birth control for the first three months of him being born but never went back to get my second shot and now I had sex with an ex he pull out but put in back in while ejaculating I felt his penis making a thumbing feel as he was inside so a week n some days later I started having a upset stomach vomiting bad headaches n irritating breast could that be a sign
Hi,
If your son is one but you have not had a period it’s hard to know what is going on, whether you have ovulated or not yet. No period typically means you have not but it can be possible. Especially if you started birth control and then stopped. I would say monitor your symptoms but taking a test may be the only way to know for sure. Good luck!
Hi Jen I have a 1yr old boy and he’s breastfeeding at different times but he mainly eats solids when he breastfeeds it’s at nap time or going to bed .. but back in Feb of 2019 I had a heavy flow when March came along I had horiable cramps I thought I was having a flow so I went to the bathroom I seen pinkish so I thought I was starting my flew so I put a tampon in well then later I went back to bathroom to pee and my tampon was clear with white discharge so I took it out and nothing happen . Now I been throwing up or getting sick ,eating more ,sleepy headaches peeing more, etc. My son been real clingy to my husband when he’s normally momma boy .. my boobs been hurting and sore when feeding . What do you think could I be pregnant ? I also calulated my stuff if I am . I would be 6week and 6days would it be earlier to test ?
Hi, definitely not too early to test. I would go ahead and test if you have not yet. Then you will know for sure but it does sound like you could be pregnant. Good luck!
Jen. I had my baby in feb and it’s dec now my baby is 9 mothes i had goten my periods twice but the third time there was just a spot and i am breastfeeding with solides. Could this be pregnancy?
If you are having unprotected sex and your period has returned then yes you could get pregnant. If you’ve missed a period I would definitely take a test for peace of mind. Good luck!
Hmmmmmn my sis is pregnant but she.s still breastfeeding his one and half boy pls isn.t good
I agree this is a great post.❤❣
Am breastfeeding my 5months old baby girl excessively with no formula, but am seeing pinkish discharge with cramping on my left lower abdomen and my breast is bigger than it was is it a sign am Pregnant.
Hi, if your period has not returned I doubt you are pregnant. The discharge could be getting ready for your period to return. Are you having unprotected sex? Really no way to know for sure without testing.
How long did your continue to nurse while being pregnant?
I continued nursing while pregnant only till about 12 weeks pregnant the first time and during my entire pregnancy the second time.
I’m always nervous about getting pregnant while nursing. My mom could use nursing as birth control, but that has never worked for me.
Yeah. I’ve never trusted breastfeeding as birth control 100% but it can be effective for some women. I did get pregnant while breastfeeding so it is possible. Thanks for stopping by Amy!
Hello ..how can i know if im pregnant …last menstration is dec 14 to 16 ..and til now i have no mens ..and i also breastfeeding with my child..i test with pt but its negative …would it be possible that im not pregnant ?
Hi Sarah,
Can you get a blood test from your dr? That is the only way to know for sure. My cycle was all over the place and I had to do that at one point. If your last menstruation was dec 14th you could just be late for any reason besides pregnancy. Maybe wait a few more days, take another test and if nothing get a blood test?
I found extreme tiredness the first sign like crazy tiredness. Then close to 8 weeks my son didn’t like the taste of milk anymore ..
Hi Donna,
That is definitely a common symptom. The extreme tiredness is probably the first thing I noticed too.
Hii
I have 13months baby I don’t get periods after my baby birth iam breastfeeding I do sex with my hubby after Patricepating sex when should I take pregnancy test …. plz suggest me after doing sex when should I know I am pregnant or not ….
If you have not had your period return yet then you are probably not going to get pregnant but anything is possible. You can take a test to be sure.
Hi if u have or has a period breastfeeding can’t be ur birth control for those who u use as birth control for nursing didn’t get period so if u don’t get ur period than u can that is the difference.
This post is so informative. Thanks for sharing. I always thought breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive.
Thanks Deepika!
Me too i thought that breastfeeding is a natural way of contraceptive.. my son was only 1yearold and im breastfeeding too is it possible that i can be pregnant.. can i take pregnancy test.. i am worried.. i read all symptoms and i think i felt it too,
Hi Joan,
Yes take a test if you are concerned! It is possible for sure. Have you gotten your period back yet? It is much more likely once your period has returned.
Do you think that another symptom could be your baby getting baby acne, again? He’s 12 weeks old and he’s already had baby acne and it’s been gone for a month he’s starting to get pimples all over his face. I’m only Breast feeding part time.
I’m not sure about baby acne. My kids both had it off and on for the first few months. Good luck!
Good post
I am nursing my 8.5 month old. My husband and I recently had unprotected intercourse. Ever since then I have just had this feeling that I am pregnant. It is probably all in my head because I have read a million articles just like this one since then! I had one day where I threw up in the morning (I never had morning sickness last time). More recently, I had some clogged ducts out of the blue and now one of my nipples is so sore that I cannot breastfeed him on that side. My other side seems a little sore too, but not as bad. Now I am questioning whether or not I am pregnant or if I just have a cracked nipple (although I don’t see any cracks – but I’ve never had one and would think it would be rare after 8.5 months!). Argh! 6 more days till UPT day!
Good luck with whichever outcome you prefer! Sore breasts were one of the first signs for me while breastfeeding! It’s so hard to know for sure haha.. good luck waiting to test.
So when you say noticeable change during nursing like soreness can you mean like developing teeth. My son is seven months. When he was six months I began introducing foods hoping to start backwork soon. Prior to that i believe I started my cycle around when he turned five months or and my husband and I have been unprotected for TTC. I have checked my sons mouth. No signs of his teeth coming through his gums but every time he’s finishing up the last during nursing I feel a sharp pain. Not during but afterwards. I have another week and a half to test. Although I would love to be the suspense is now killing me…
Good luck!!
i dont have menstruation yet after i gave birth 1 year and 1month from now and im still lactating. . am i pregnant? because i cant explain what i feel right now.
Hi,
There is a super small chance you could get pregnant before ever having a period while breastfeeding, if you ovulated and got pregnant during that first cycle before menstruation returned it’s possible. But it is slim. Sometimes periods don’t return well into the second year. I didn’t get mine back until past one year with my son. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for posting this. I’m actually about 6 weeks pregnant and still breastfeeding my 17 month old baby. I’m concerned because other than a missed period, I’m having no symptoms whatsoever. Really hope everything is well.. Won’t be seen until I’m 10 weeks or so.
Hi Daisy!
Congrats! I think you are good. I had no issues breastfeeding until I was into my second trimester, then my milk dried up and my daughter weaned. 6 weeks is still a little early for most symptoms! I bet you will be feeling it in the next week or two. Good luck!
Just curious as I would like to get pregnant in the next few months but we are doing baby led weaning. I am mostly wondering when your daughter weaned did she process it well or did it really upset her? I want to get pregnant again but I want to Gentoo wean so I don’t want it to be traumatic for my daughter.
Hi Nicole,
I have gotten pregnant twice while nursing so I did not have to wean to get pregnant and do not have experience with that if that is what you are thinking about. Once I was pregnant my daughter weaned on her own, it seems she did not like the change in my milk and just stopped nursing. It was not upsetting to her at all since it was on her terms. I was the one who was upset at the time haha! My son on the other hand has kept nursing throughout my pregnancy. We are working towards weaning I have limited the amount and times he nurses and it does not seem to bother him.
Who noticed the pregnancy symptoms first? My husband has this way of noticing things first. My son is almost 7 months and I still don’t have my period. Last time weird dreams marked my first symptoms and now I’m getting them again and a whole bunch of symptoms. I am a bit freaked out, we already have two kids lol.
Haha good luck! If you haven’t had your period yet then you’re most likely fine.
Hi! This may sound disgusting but I am still exclusively breastfeeding my 12mos. Old daughter and my spouse and I had unprotected intercourse while I was having my period. My lower back and lower belly has been hurting for days now. My heartbeat is also stronger. Is there a chance of me getting pregnant despite the circumstances? Thank you in advance!
Hi, If you had your period I doubt it. Breastfeeding or not shouldn’t really matter in this case since your period has returned, but since you cannot normally get pregnant while having your period it’s very unlikely! The only way would be if it was not really your period but some other kind of bleeding. Good luck!!
I got pregnant twice while on my period so it’s very possible. Never thought it could happen till it happened to me.
I got pregnant with my 2nd daughter while still nursing my first…we conceived shortly after her 1st bday. I had only 3 very irregular cycles between pregnancies and I started getting sore nipples closer to 10 week pregnant. I also got pregnant with my 3rd daughter while still nursing my 2nd daughter…I was one of the rare ones who didn’t have a cycle between these pregnancies and I didn’t get sore nipples at all this time around probably because I had been nursing so much already lol. The only early symptoms I got with my 3rd was extremely tired and couldn’t eat beef. I wasn’t able to eat beef with any of my pregnancies. Those symptoms were almost immediate which is what prompted me to test I found out at only 3.5 weeks since when they did an ultrasound I wasn’t very far along and I counted back to when I tested. I am currently nursing my 3rd baby and in the last week I have been exhausted and not able to eat much meat at all…don’t know if it’s hormones going back to normal, taking care of 3 kids or pregnancy but we will see in about a week I think…I could test now but I’m waiting a lil longer to make sure I get the answer I’m supposed to and not a possible false neg.
Just goes to show you really can get pregnant while nursing!! It happened to me too and in hindsight my symptoms weren’t that much different than when I got pregnant while not nursing. Good luck when you test! Come update us!
Hi. I am currently breastfeeding my 10 month old and I started having PMS last week and started to spot as well, I thought my period started but it was so light, it never came down on the pad, only when I wiped I saw light blood that was brown or pinkish. This lasted 4 days and stopped. Now this week I feel like I’m going through pms. I am cramping slightly and feel bloated. I also have been urinating a little more. What can it be?
Hi Alex,
Have you had a period yet while breastfeeding or are you still waiting for it to return? If you think the timing works out to be pregnant it could totally have been implantation bleeding and not a period. So hard to say though.. do you know if you are due? If your period has not returned it’s still possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding but pretty rare.
Yes my period has returned when my baby was 6 months old and has been pretty regular since.
And I was expecting my period yesterday, so at first I thought I was early when I had those symptoms last week but it was too light. Then this week I experienced bloating and slight cramping bit I have not gotten my period.
Hmm sounds possible! When are you going to test?
Well I still haven’t got my period, so i will test tomorrow, Tuesday. Thanks for your advice.
Let me know what happens!
The pregnancy test was negative. I really don’t understand what is going on with me….
Hmm that is weird. My cycles were pretty off for a long time after they came back after my second baby. Good luck whatever happens!
My LO just turned 8 months and I’m currently still exclusively BFing. My husband and I had unprotected sex a few weeks ago. I haven’t had my menstrual cycle return since my LO was born. I’ve noticed a little bit of dryness with my nipples (hurts just a little bit with initial sucking/pumping) over the last few days to week. I’ve also noticed some lower abdominal cramping and I get a little nauseous or that full feeling after eating (can’t eat big portions like I usually do). I took a pregnancy test last night and it said not pregnant. I’m not sure if I got a false reading because it said to test in the morning, plus I drink lots of fluids throughout the day. I’ve heard that can lower your hCG levels.Would it be a good idea to test again (this time morning) or is it a sign of my menstual cycle returning?
Hi,
I am guessing it’s something to do with your cycle returning. If it’s been a few weeks and the test is negative it’s probably is really negative. You could always test again though if it will make you feel better. Maybe wait a couple of days and try first thing in the morning which is better if it’s early. Good luck!!
I’ve also noticed a drop in my supply this last week. About an ounce from each breast (2oz total). I haven’t retested yet, waiting to see what happens.
That sounds like it could definitely be your cycle returning then. I didn’t notice any drop in supply when pregnant until closer to the end of first trimester.
Hi I am still breastfeeding my son and he is 21 months. I was supposed to have my period on Monday 11/15. Which means I am about 4 days late. My cycle is not regular at all, is always late 1 to 2 days. Not sure if I should wait couple of days before I test. We are in the middle of moving out of state and we weren’t planning to get pregnant. The only symptoms I noticed are nauseas, hungry all the time! and I can’t sleep at night. What do you think?? Great post thanks for everything!!
Hi Allie! I was breastfeeding my 21 month old when I got pregnant again just recently! You never know! It’s so hard to know for sure when our cycles are not regular. I had that issue this time around too. No way to know but to test! Good luck with your move and whatever the outcome is! If you test let us know!
I tested today and we are expecting!!! I took 2 tests and the line is there. I only have like 2 weeks and days. But I will test again tomorrow morning. We are actually traveling to KY Saturday and tomorrow I am going to buy a Big Brother shirt, and when my husband pick us up at the airport, I will ask him to please unbutton our son’s jacket and that way we will announce it together!! 🙂 My pregnancy hint was the taste of my milk, my son this last week was not liking the taste. Thanks again!!!
Wow, congrats!! That’s such a cute way to announce. Good luck with everything!
Thanks!!!
Hi, I’ve got a 6 month old baby boy. When I was pregnant with him, my nipples were really sore and developed small lumps as soon as a few days after conception and a week and a half before my period was due. I didn’t receive a positive home pregnancy test until a week after my period was due (I was constantly testing as I’m never late).
I stopped breastfeeding over a month and a bit ago and the lumps went away. They have suddenly come back now and I’m not sure if this would have something to do with hormones all retuning to normal or if I may be pregnant again. negative pregnancy test but not due for another couple of days. ive had one heavy and long period since stopping feeding. I’ve also developed large blue veins gain on my breasts. Any thoughts as to just changes from stopping feeding or could it be pregnancy related? Thanks!
Hi Ashley! No way to know for sure but test! I wish I could say but it could be the return to normal after nursing or pregnancy. You definitely could get pregnant if your cycle has already returned and it seems it’s easier for some women right after they stop nursing. I ended up getting pregnant while breastfeeding both times so I have not actually experienced what happens when you stop nursing without pregnancy as the cause. Good luck!!
I like this article. I have an almost 6 month old.. I’ve had 2 periods, and they were about 35 days apart. Well, I’m 2 days late for mine. Been so tired and this annoying pain in my hip, like I had with my baby. Now it’s just the wait and see game. I’ve got cramps but they feel strangely different than af. And my boobs feel heavier. Not sore, but heavy. So time will tell !
Good luck Melody! Let us know what happens.
I am still breastfeeding my 9.5month old daughter. Introduced solids at 6mo but still BF 5+/- times a day. Cycle hasn’t started. Noticed precipitous drop in milk production about 6wks-2 months ago. Started feeling nauseated this week. Worried it was flu but I got the vaccine and really haven’t had much potential exposure. Took a pregnancy test. And then 2 more… Pregnant! But, without a cycle I have NO IDEA how far along I might be. Hoping to see a doctor before we leave town for Thanksgiving. Not sure whether to tell the family I won’t be with over the holiday (in case my in-laws figure me out). First pregnancy nausea appeared at 6wks to the day… As a control freak, I hate not knowing how far along I am!
Wow! Congrats!! That is pretty nuts that you got pregnant without ever getting your cycle back. Just shows it really is possible. It must be so hard not knowing how far along you are. I hope the doctor can get you in before Thanksgiving since that’s the only way to know! Good luck.
My baby is 4 months old and lately I feel pregnant. I had a super bad case of hyperemisis the first time and was hospitized several times for vomiting. I just feel nauseous without vomit and I don’t understand why. After the baby I went back to my before pregnancy weight on day 4. I personally didn’t gain weight it was all the baby and fluid (11 lbs) 7 lbs baby 1 lbs placenta 2 lbs fluid and 1 lbs me. But lately I have been gaining weight on my stomach and it’s alarming. I don’t believe we had an accident which makes it mkre confusing. I haven’t got my period and I don’t know if my nipples hurt because he is aggressive at eating or something else. I do have alot of cramping like I did the first time I got pregnant. Can start getting a pregnancy belly while breastfeeding because of hormones or is that pretty much a sure sign. I see the doctor for the babies check up in 2 days and plan to ask for an ultrasound because regardless I’ve had cramping for 5 weeks now.
Oh yes and i keep feeling odd while trying to sleep on my stomach.
Hi Rachael,
I hope the doctor can give you some answers. I think it would be really rare to be pregnant again so soon especially if you are nursing exclusively? I think it is possible to gain weight while nursing without realizing it’s happening at first. When we first start breastfeeding we burn a lot of calories and drop the baby weight but I have noticed (For me personally) that after the first few months the weight loss usually stalls or I have even gained weight back. Good luck I hope the doc can give you some answers!
I don’t breastfeed exclusively. Unfortunately I cannot keep up with my little guys hunger so I miss 3 feeding every day to formula. It was odd because I had 1 hour of random bleeding around 2 months. I have a strange conditional with my hormones where I get false pregnancy due to hormones acting up so it’s been a real waiting game for the last month to see the doctor. Hopefully I won’t have to wait for an ultrasound long. It sucks when you can’t take a test loke other people.
Oh that sucks that you cannot tell from taking a test. I hope the doctor helps!! Good luck!
I am still breastfeeding my 14 month daughter and yesterday started having sharp almost contraction like pains in my upper abdomen right under my ribs. It happens more when moving slot, I’ve been feeling really tired, hungry, and bloated. I also was leaking milk today when I haven’t done that since my daughter was like 12 weeks old. I’m on nuvaring. Could these be early pregnancy symptoms?
Hi Patience,
I am not sure about those symptoms. I have gotten pregnant twice now while breastfeeding but I always had my period back first and did not have symptoms similar to those. Could be though.. can you test? Good luck!
We have a beautiful 10 month old baby boy that was breastfeeding up until about 3 weeks ago. I suddenly, emotionally, couldn’t deal with him latching; it almost made me angry to have him nurse. I’m roughly 27 days late, with cramping, crunchiness, some nausea, a random chicken craving, (I don’t eat it…at all), and a slight increase in discharge. Thoughts??
Hi Toni,
If you are late you could definitely be pregnant! I have had nursing aversions when pregnant. Test and let us know! Good luck!
My daughter is now 6 months old and I’m exclusively breastfeeding. I haven’t had my period yet. But I would get this random very very light spotting that would last for about two days every two to three weeks. I called it my “period” not really sure what else to call it. Anyways I haven’t had this “period” thing in about 7 weeks now and am paranoid that I might be pregnant. Any advice? Knowledge you could share? I feel like I’m making up symptoms in my head.
Hi,
I have not had anything like that, sounds like it was your period even if it was light. Is there anyway to test? That’s the only way to know for sure! Sorry I don’t have any better ideas!
Thanks! Did end up taking a test. It was positive. Crazy. I honestly thought you couldn’t get pregnant while breastfeeding exclusively.
Wow, congrats!! Yep it is possible. If you have ovulated you may not even know it. I have heard of women even getting their period back 6 weeks later while breastfeeding. It is not common but it can happen. Good luck with everything!
Hi there. My baby 14 months old I am fully breast feeding and I am 10 weeks pregnant. I can’t stop my baby to breast feed not sure how to since this is only one way she falls sleep and only milk she would take. She doesn’t take bottle or pacifier . Till how long I can breastfeed? is that safe to breast fed while pregnant? Any idea how to wean baby ? Thanks
Hi Tanya,
I have breastfed while pregnant twice and it is totally safe unless you have a high risk pregnancy or any other concerns for preterm labor. You can check with your OB. My fist I breastfed till about 15 months and she weaned on her own. I was about 14 weeks pregnant when she weaned. Many wean around this time bc the taste of the milk changes and so the quantity goes way down. My son is still nursing at 2 and I am 18 weeks pregnant! I have no idea if he is going to wean, he is much more into nursing than she was. It is safe to nurse throughout your pregnancy if you want to.
My first baby did not take a bottle or pacifier either and she never liked regular milk. Once she weaned I gave her lots of yogurt and other foods and the pediatrician said it was fine if she did not drink milk. So don’t worry too much about that.. As far as getting her to wean, you may want to try and cut down on nursing sessions over time and push her to finish up sooner. That way you are gently pushing her to wean without going cold turkey. Good luck!!
I am exclusively breastfeeding my 9 month old. I’ve been having my periods regularly since he was about 3 months old. But this month, So far nothing. Discharging milky white stuff and lower back is hurting me. Was having slight cramps as if I’m going to start, but nothing yet. Other than that, I haven’t had any other symptoms. Could I be pregnant?
Hi, if you’ve had your period back since 3 months it’s definitely possible! Not sure about the symptoms it’s hard to tell but a missed period is usually the biggest one. How late are you?
Great post thankyou, I’m trying to conceive whilst breastfeeding my 18 month old. I know what it’s like and sometimes I think I’m imagining symptoms! This past month he has been so clingy and sometimes makes a sort of disgusted face when feeding! I’m a day late but with a negative test , I just hate basically being obsessed with it in a way it’s no good! I’ve also read about second time infertility, do you know anything? Been trying for 6 months.
Thanks again for your post x
I don’t know much about second time fertility although I have heard of it. I take it you have had your period back for awhile? Are you using OPKs or any other way to try and time conception? That can be a huge help! Good luck!!
I had my period one month later after giving birth, and have been having it every month. I’m two months late. I feel gassy. So I went to the doctor the other day and the result was negative. I’m still breastfeeding my 6mo ds. Currently experiencing sore nipples too. Any idea what’s happening to me?
I would think a missed period means you are pregnant if your cycle has been steady but if the test was negative probably not. I would say wait a bit and test again. It’s possible you skipped a period due to stress? Good luck!
I am currently breastfeeding still. My son is 16 months old and I have still never got my period back. With my first child I got it back when he was 7 months old but I supplemented with formula. With this one he was exclusively breast fed. My bf and I have sex sometime protected sometimes not. I have recently began a Ketogenic Diet (High Fat, Low Carbs) and am in Ketosis. About a week ago after sex there was blood and we thought my period had just came back during sex. I was excited to finally get my period back (Crazy I know). I put on a pad and only bled maybe two tables spoons of of heavy thick blood and it went away. I didn’t need a pad after that. The sex wasn’t rough or out of the ordinaire just usual for us. Lately I have been so tired I’m falling asleep while driving to work or driving home from work. I feel great during the day and am eating enough but I’ve been having cramps in my right side and my nipples were extremely sore and had to actually get my son to stop nursing because they were so sore. I’m scared to take a pregnancy test. We have 2 littles ones now and I am finally back to work 3 months into a new job. Like I said I have never got my period since January 2014, Pregnancy 9 months+breastfeeding 16 months…. What are your thoughts?
Hmm, that bleeding could have still been your period. I believe my first ones after nursing were super short like that and I was confused too. Your cycle may be returning and regulating and that’s why the sore nipples and fatigue. But.. there could be a slim chance you are pregnant since you are not using any protection. You probably will ovulate before you see your first period. I know you don’t want to but if you need to know for sure take a test. Good luck!
Hello dear my lastperiod was 11 January and I dint got my period yet..I don’t see any signs above and iam breast feeding 14 months toddler plz help
Hi Zahra, Can you take a test? It’s the only way to know for sure!
I am breast feeding my son who is 7 weeks.
My bleeding had changed to light brown spotting after delivery, but on February 18-21 I had red bleeding, then all the bleeding stopped. Today I feel back ache and stomach cramps and nauseous. Can I be pregnant? How early can I do a test?
Hi Lily,
I believe it would be really rare to get pregnant within 7 weeks postpartum but it’s not impossible if your period has returned. I don’t think it could of happened yet. Maybe wait another week or two to test if you really think so? Good luck!
Hello my name is Jasmine. I have a 10 month old and I have been trying to weane my baby off of me. I have been alternating with formula because I have pumped my milk since she was born because she was born 2 months early and was a preemie. For a while after I had her I didn’t have a period but since she has been about 3 months old I have had a regular period. For the month of January my period was really light. It wasn’t like it normally was. Well I never had my period for February. For the past two weeks I have been cramping like my period is coming and nothing is there. I have more discharge. And when I pump my nipples hurt so bad. If I touch them they are really sore. I also have been peeing a lot more and I have been eating a whole lot more especially at night. My friend has a 11 month old baby and she never goes to anyone but she is really clingy to me. Then in my breasts I have large veins you can see. I was like that my last couple pregnancies. I have taken a some pregnancy tests but they have been negative. But with my past pregnancies I have had this problem it takes a while to show up on a test that I am pregnant. Do you think it is too early for me to be testing? I honestly feel in my heart I am pregnant but I don’t want to stress myself out. What do you think? Any good advice? Thank you for your great information!
Hi Jasmine,
So you had a regular period but now it’s been missing for Feb? The lack of period and symptoms do seem like you could be pregnant. I think it’s definitely possible to get pregnant now that your period has returned for so long. But, I think the tests would be positive by now. If you missed your period in Feb you would be pretty late and should get a positive test. I think more likely your weaning your baby more may have messed with your cycles. It can do that! And it messes with your hormones so the symptoms could be from that too. If you truly feel you may be pregnant though the only way to know is to get a blood test. Can you see your OB?
Hello Again! Yes my period was completely missing for February. I truly feel in my heart that I am pregnant but it’s still early because I know my body. I have done this before with a previous pregnancy it wouldn’t register on a urine test for almost a month but it finally showed up. I have always pumped my milk for my daughter but for a while I haven’t pumped all day everyday and I have weaned myself a couple times before but never missed my period so I’m confused. I do have a doctor appointment for March 29 the so hopefully I will know something soon! I will be sure to let u know what the outcome is!
Good luck hope you get some answers and yes let me know!
My baby girl is now 14 weeks, Period returned straight away
(bleeding for about two weeks after birth and few days off then bleeding and cramps at the end of Jan) last period was 20-22 of Feb.
I breastfeed exclusively.. So now April.. what are the chances I am pregnant again? tender nipples, loss of appetite… and if I am pregnant again would you know if my newborn will received a reduced amount of nutrients from the breastmilk?? would a test give me the answer or…?
Hmm I am just wondering if it was not a real period that you got right away? It could have been some left over postpartum bleeding. But you did say you had it again at the end of Feb and that seemed like a regular period? Because that is pretty early to get it back. But if it was your period yes you can get pregnant. A test will tell so take one! Your baby will not receive reduced nutrients but if you are pregnant your milk will decrease at some point and you may need to supplement. Let me know how the test turns out. Good luck!
Hello Jen,
So I am nursing my 10 month old and my period has been off because of it, however this last time it was very light and only lasted for about three days… very odd for me. I have taken two test both negative… I have been tired and now I am bloated almost as if I am about to get my period. Thoughts?
Hi, I guess it depends, when is your period due? If it’s past time and the tests are negative you probably are not pregnant. Anything is possible though if you have had it your period back for awhile. Maybe wait a bit and try another test if it does not show up. Good luck!
Hi,im still bf my daughter and she’s 16 months now,
And im pregnant also 5weeks/6days..still bf of my daughter.
Hi, I am 38 weeks pregnant and still nursing my son! It’s been challenging but can be done. My daughter weaned when I was pregnant with him so each baby is different I guess. Good luck!
Hie.. I have 8months daughter. exclusive breast feeding. Feeling as if its a period pain and a backache. I tested negative. Could i be pregnant??
Have you had a period yet at all since giving birth? If not then probably unlikely you’re pregnant, especially if the test is negative. Good luck!
Hi! I am wondering is it possible that i am pregnant while nursing my 1yr. Old son.. my husband and i had an unprotected sex. I had my menstrual preiod last march 31. And that was the start of my contraceptive pills. But last april 16 i started to have some spottings for 2days then had a menstrual period last April18..and lasted for 3days which i used to have if i had a menstruation. But then again last May 5 i haad a menstrual period again.? Can yo possibly tell what that i m pregnant? Or am I ust still adjm u?sting from the conrtaceptive pills I am using. Your response is higlhy appreciated .thanks
Hi, Sounds like you are adjusting to the pills. If you are taking the pills you should be protected although anything is possible. When was the unprotected sex? That is probably the biggest factor, if it was before you started the pills then maybe.. can you take a pregnancy test?
Hi Jen, i am ebf my 16 month daughter. I have had regular periods every month up until now. I am a week late but i have been cramping, heartburn, bloating, sore nipples, crazy deams, sore hips, and mood swings. My husband and i have intercourse all the time. No birth control but we have been kind of eating and drinking what we feel. Could i be pregnant???
I definitely think it’s possible. Even breastfeeding you can get pregnant once your period returns. If you are late can you test? Good luck!
Hi,
My baby is 5 months old and I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding but my period still returned when my baby was 6 weeks old and they have been regular ever since. I’m currently 4 days late is it too early to take a test? Do you think I could be pregnant?
Yes, I think it’s possible once your period is back. If you are late it is not too early to test. Take a test and let us know! Good luck!
Okay huge question ladies!
I think I might be Pregnant, hoping I am actually haha
I am a breastfeeding mother and am almost 8 months postpartum.
It’s July 20th
Two months ago, on may 8th, I had my period
Then on June 6th I started again
Had tons of unprotected sex between the 9th and the 12th of june..
Then from July 1st through July 12th I had tons of unprotected sex, daily.
So my period was supposedly due July 4th? But it never came
I assumed I was pregnant.
I’ve taken like 10 tests and one had a faint line but the rest were negative. .
The around July 13th I had brown discharge and brown bleeding but it was light and only lasted maybe 3 days ? It is now the 20th, I just took another home test and it was negative. .
Does it sound like I could be pregnant?
I have had fatigue and nausea bloating and am constantly hungry and thirsty
But my boobs are not tender at all
Hmm that’s tough because if you got pregnant in June then you would probably get a positive test by now. And you did the get the light line but that’s it right? There’s a chance you could have gotten pregnant in July and that would not show up on a test yet. The bleeding on the 13th might have been your late period. It’s hard to say but if you have had your period a few times now you definitely can get pregnant again while breastfeeding. Good luck!
Hi just worried. I haven’t gotten my period since when i got out of the hospital when my baby was born on August 2015. My husband got a vasectomy in june. But unfortunately the condom broke. What are the chances. Mi kiddos were born 2 in july one in june and my baby girl in August. One of my babies was a stillbirth. What are my chances. No peri
Hi Ruth,
I don’t know much about vasectomies so I cannot say how protected you would have been if the condom broke and whether or not the vasectomy had taken effect or not yet. But, if you have not had your period since having your baby in August then you most likely are not ovulating yet due to breastfeeding. It’s rare to get pregnant before seeing your period at all. Good luck!
I have to wait for my husband (a truck driver) to come come with a PT. I had my daughter June 30,2015 and just got my first period on July 4th, 2026. We are still breastfeeding. My periods were never irregular in the past but to date I still haven’t seen AF . I’m having many of the tell tale early symptoms of pregnancy. Only a test will tell but I’m so anxious to find out!!!
Clearly I meant 2016 lol
Hi Katie,
If your period has returned last month and you have not gotten it again and think you may have conceived it’t totally possible! My second baby was conceived pretty quickly after my period returned after my first. It also was just about a year after having her. Hope you can test soon. Good luck!!
Hey
Sooooo bubs is 13mths old, breast feeds at least 4 times a day and 3 night feeds… havent had any sign of periods yet…
Had unprotected sex 7wks ago have done multiple tests all have come back negative but ive got serious cramps and backache…
What are the chances of being pregnant??
No nausea or other pregnancy symptoms…
Hi Katrina,
Thought I replied but don’t see it sorry.. if you haven’t had your period yet and tests are negative I think it’s doubtful you are pregnant. There is always a small chance though that you could get pregnant before you ever see your period again. You would have had to catch it on the first ovulation. If no positive test though then probably not. Good luck!
Hey! Great site! My question is about the blue veins in your boobs. Mine have become so prominent. Is this only an early pregnancy sign or is it just because I am still breastfeeding my 11 month old? I got my period back in month 3 but it has never been a consistent number of days. 35 days, 22 days, 32 days, 28 days, 32 days ….ect. So I have no idea when I’m due. I tested today (cd 30) and it said negative….but I just don’t know. Been exhausted, hungry, thirsty, and prominent blue veins…
Oh that’s tough if your period has returned but your cycles are off it would be hard to know without a positive test. I do think the prominent veins are an early sign! I had this early on with all of my pregnancies but it could also be because you are still breastfeeding. I know that’s not helpful. Good luck, I would say keep testing until you see a positive or get your period.
I’m currently breastfeeding my 5 month old o just got my first period in July, with the exception of cramps but now it’s almost September and i still haven’t got my period.I’ve had sore nipples and mild cramping just line with my first pregnancy but my husband keeps telling me it’s just stress. Should i be concerned?our do you think there’s a possibility that my period might just start being irregular
Hi Selena,
It could definitely still be irregular, mine was for awhile after my first baby. But, since it has returned there is always the possibility you can get pregnant now too. If you are concerned you might want to take a pregnancy test and make sure.
Sorry for the typos i just realized them.
Hi …im 9monts breastfeed in my 2nd baby daughter..I haven’t period since given her birth..me and my husband was sex in a 4 times in a months but he widraw …now I feel kind of sign like a pregnant specialy aboat food ..I worried cause I not prepare to the 3rd baby
Hi, anything is possible if you are having unprotected sex but if you have not had your period yet then chances are good you are not pregnant. You need to test to know for sure.. have you taken a test?
Hey! My daughter just turned 1 in August and I just found out I was pregnant and I currently still breastfeed. This is total shock to us becuase we did not plan this and we used precaution as well. My first signs were trying to lose weight back in July and I just couldnt i felt like my belly was getting bigger. Second sign was nausea and fatigue. I just thought i was working too much. Im still in shock and I currently dont know how far along I am. I go to the doctors on thursday. But pregnancy symptoms were the same for me while still breastfeeding it just took longer too notice because i was not expecting to get pregnant.
Hey! My daughter just turned 1 in August and I just found out I was pregnant and I currently still breastfeed. This is total shock to us becuase we did not plan this and we used precaution as well and Iv only had one period so far which started when my daughter slowed down nursing during the day. My first signs were trying to lose weight back in July and I just couldnt i felt like my belly was getting bigger. Second sign was nausea and fatigue. I just thought i was working too much. Im still in shock and I currently dont know how far along I am. I go to the doctors on thursday. But pregnancy symptoms were the same for me while still breastfeeding it just took longer too notice because i was not expecting to get pregnant.
Congrats! It is definitely possible. I hope you have a great pregnancy and thanks for sharing your story!
Um breastfeeding 16months babyboy,snc l gve birth l didn’t get ma period den on june 22,,,l gt ma period den july l skipped l tougth l ws preg l tested it ws nagetive den early August 4,5,6,7 l gt ma period again ds month um stil waiting fr sept l cant see nothing ,so cn you tel me wats going on ,me nd ma bfriend we ve unprotected sex bt hz witdraw,help me um worried we ar nt prepared fr 3rd baby
If you’ve had unprotected sex you definitely could get pregnant now, especially since your period has returned but it sounds more likely that your period is still erratic since you did not see it in July. It can take a couple of months after it returns for the cycle to be more regular. The only way to know for sure is to keep testing. Good luck!
My LO is 16 months old and still breastfeeding. I had spotting on SEptember 1st which lasted one day. 12 days ago i had unprotected sex. When is the earliest I can take a pregnancy test?
ALso i have not had a period yet.
Hi Em,
I believe you can test now. Usually you will get a positive test if you are pregnant by 12 days past ovulation but it may be faint or not quite there yet. Good luck!
Just so everyone knows it may be uncommon to get pregnant without the return of your menstrual cycle but not impossible. I haven’t had a cycle since I conceived my son who was born July 27th 2015. He is almost 15 months and I just found out that I’m pregnant. I was fatigued and then felt sick. For a week then decided it was time to test.
Hi, Congrats on your pregnancy, hopefully it was a good surprise! Yes, it’s rare to get pregnant without your period returning but it is possible.
The milk changing in taste is actually a myth. Infants still breastfeeding when the mother is pregnant pull off often because of frustration (supply dips) and (by theory) because the nutritional content is lowered so they begin to self-wean as a result.
Omg I think I might be pregnant. ? my earliest symptoms was feeling very sick to my stomach and than very dizzy. I’m struggling to wean my 1 yr old son his birthday just passed Oct.28 I can’t be pregnant. Cause 2 yr mark hasn’t passed yet. I had an emergency C-section with my baby. I don’t know how to tell my spouse. We recently went to different treatment centers and we been back together for a month an a half I’m supposed to be on Depo so I figured we would be safe. Last 3 weeks I been having these symptoms. I just keep telling my spouse I’m just feeling sick but he’s getting very suspicious
It’s probably time to take a test if you are suspicious. Good luck!!
I had a little girl in July, I exclusively breastfeed her. Lately, I have been having some weird symptoms, he cooked food a couple times that was spicy and first time I ate it, almost as soon as it hit my stomach I threw up. Lately if I eat anything spicy I get nauseous – I had a period in September and October – but nothing so far this month. I am beginning to wonder if I am pregnant again & unsure how to feel as I worry that if I am this soon after, that I would be taking away special time for our now 4 month old. I was nauseous the first 5 months with our daughter that’s how I found out so it’s very Deja’s I s he said the same thing before – and I was – He joked that I was pregnant but I have been taking mini pill since September but this is the first month I’ve missed, otherwise I’ve been clock work. Do you think I could be pregnant and should I go ahead and test? If I am we will love this baby as much as the one we have now just didn’t think it could happen so soon and while on the mini pill. Any input is appreciated – thanks.
Dejavu*
Hi Heather,
It is possible that starting the mini pill changed your cycle and that’s why you have not had a period yet this month. If your period has been back and you have had unprotected sex it is possible though. The mini pill is effective but not 100%. I would take a test because it’s the only way to know for sure. I know it’s nerve racking!
Hello,
My son now almost 7 month, i get first periode after deliver almost 4 month than only 2 times and stopped again . my husband use all the time condom .
I am breastfeeding and i am worried if iam pregnant again .i do home test , negative result, but still no period .is that means iam pregnant? iam normal no pain no signs
Please help
If you’re test was negative you most likely are not pregnant, especially if you used protection. Most likely your period is still erratic due to breastfeeding and the hormonal fluctuations your body is going through. If you go another couple of weeks with no period and no positive pregnancy test you may want to check with your doctor who can do a blood test. Good luck.
My son is going on six months and just 3 nights ago my husband went inside me by accident he never told me until I asked him if he did, which upset me just because I didn’t want to try for child number 2 just yet… with that being said my abdomen has been so sore and I have not gotten my period and my son was born June,2016 Is it possible that I could be pregnant and how will I know if I am?
Since you have not had a period yet it’s unlikely you will get pregnant. While it is possible before your period returns it’s very rare. Maybe take a test in two-three weeks to assure yourself but otherwise you will not be able to tell anything for sure since your period hasn’t returned. Again, it’s highly unlikely though! Good luck.
Hi,
My son is 8.5 months old and I still have not had a period. I have cut back on nursing (my son has been refusing lately, teething?) My husband and I had unprotected sex (only 1x) and it’s been about a week. Is the only way to know, by testing? It’s hard to know since I haven’t had a period. But I heard the chances are high, with lots of things coming into factor. Should I just wait and test in a couple of weeks?
Hi, I think the only way to know will be to test. I would wait a few weeks like you said and then test. Good luck!
My first sign of pregancy while still nursing our 11 month old, was a change in the taste of milk. I must have been only several days pregnant, when our oldest quited drinking only after a few seconds of breastfeeding. He looked confused, said “No?”, tried again for about a minute and than put his hand up as a sign of refusal. He tried this several times and after some days did not want to drink my milk anymore at all.
Hi Jen ! I’m very curious what’s going on with my head, it’s been hurting for about 3 weeks, I’m still breastfeeding my baby who’s 9months old, my period hasn’t come since he’s been born, I’ve had unprotected sex, I’m getting tired very easy, and I’m an obese, could i be pregnant, or could it be stress, cuz I’ve been teased about how fat I am lately too
Hi, so sorry to hear you are being teased that’s not right. If you are having unprotected sex it is possible you can get pregnant but without your period returning it’s unlikely. There is no way to know for sure without testing. Good luck!
Hi Jen. So I ovulate a little different. With both my sons I conceived a few days before my period then about 3 days after my period I got constipated which was a sign for me. Here is my question I’m breastfeeding my 6 month old and I had unprotected sex about a week ago and I’m suppose to get my period next Tuesday, I’ve noticed while my LO is feeding my nipples are sore… could I be showing signs this early? I feel like it’s impossible but thought I would ask lol
Hi, I doubt you would be showing signs this early but anything is possible! It’s so hard to wait not really knowing what is a sign and what isn’t. I always had nipple soreness while pregnant but it was usually a little later. Good luck!
Hi I have another quick question. It’s about implantation bleeding. So I was suppose to get my period on Sunday it came Saturday afternoon. I normally wouldn’t think anything of it except this time it started off a little pink then turned into brown discharge and about 2 hours later it was like a normal period, colour wise and maybe not as heavy (maybe). Can implantation be heavy and red? I haven’t experience implantation with my other children.
Hi, I am not too sure, the only implantation bleeding I ever had was very light and spotting. I do not believe it is typically heavy but I know you can still have bleeding and be pregnant.
Hello,
I’m currently strictly breastfeeding my daughter since birth she jus turned 14 months. I got my period in Jan 12 since I gave birth to my daughter and I was supposed to get my period on Feb 9 nD i still haven’t gotten my period I’m two days late and I dnt know if I’m pregnant I took a test and it came out negative and I am having a lot of cramping like if my period was going to come but I dnt no what to think
Hi, if you have gotten your period back and had unprotected sex you definitely can get pregnant. Breastfeeding won’t preventive once you have started ovulating again. I would wait a couple of days (you may have it by now) and if no period test again. Good luck!
Hello,
I’m currently breastfeeding my 7.5 month daughter and am 44 days since my last period. I first period came 5.5 months post partum (before we even started solids) then had a 29 day cycle now this. I had very light spotting Feb 13/14 ( only when I wiped it was pink or mucus with brown possible implantation?) I took a pregnancy test on Saturday-negative, then another today ( Feb 22nd) negative again. I know breastfeeding can mess with your hormones but for the past almost 2 weeks I’ve felt nauseous every day, it’s that comes and goes feeling just like when I was pregnant and all I do is burp all day ( same when I was pregnant also) I even have been sensitive about smells and tastes and super tired and hungry! I feel like I’m going crazy and even worse i feel bad for my husband because he seemed sad when I got the negative results. Can breastfeeding delay a positive result? I’m going nuts over here.
Hi Rachel,
Sorry for the delay responding! It does sound like you have some symptoms but breastfeeding will not delay a positive test. It can take awhile to get a positive for many other reasons though. I think by now you would get a positive test though so test again and let us know!
Hii.
Iam a mother of 8 months old baby boy.breastfeeding my son and my last period start in date 7 february. I have sex with my husband on like date 3or 4 iam not sure the mention dated but now is march 8 my period does not start yet. Would it be possible to conceive again? Because i don’t want to get pregnant very soon.
Hi it is possible to conceive again if your period has returned. From the dates though it sounds unlikely. If it doesn’t show up soon take a test to make sure. Good luck!
Hii
Yesterday i have tested and the result is negative but my period does not coming. Iam very restless and how will i know that im not pregnant or will i wait a while and check again for pregnancy test? Please kindly suggest what to do because i don’t have idea and iam new mom.
If the test is negative you probably are not pregnant. I would wait a few days and test again. When we are nursing and our period returns it can be off for a few months. If it does not return within a week or so and still testing negative you may want to check with your OB about what they recommend. Good luck!
Hii dear Jen i have pregnancy test on date 20 of this month but the result is still negative. But my period too not still start.will it happen our periods delay or take break during breastfeeding? And iam still breastfeeding my child.,but i have experience no any sign of pregnancy but iam still worry because i have never experienced such type of period delay like this but only when my first pregnant ,and now will be the second time delaying including my last pregnant . What should i do dear please suggest me . Would i go to doctor or go for ultrasound? My last periods starts on 7 february and my last test 20 march and the result is negative.
Hi it is possible for your period to be erratic while breastfeeding and depending on how many cycles you have had since pregnancy and how old your baby is can all contribute. If the test is negative and continues to be negative you are probably not pregnant but definitely go to a doctor for piece of mind if you can. They can do a blood test.
nice info given by u…
my wife has a 10 months old baby and breastfeeding too but her peariod is not started yet. we have un protected sex two to three times in a month because we do jobs in diffrent city so we occassnaly meet in a month. today my wife surprised me by saing that she feel like got pragnant is it possible ? and if it is true then how to find how old baby is there in her stomach……actually wo dont want this too early …but we forgot to get precaution….if it is true …then is there any solution to get rid from it without abortion ?
Hi, If you are having unprotected sex she can get pregnant even if her period has not returned yet. She will ovulate before she ever has a period so if you happen to have unprotected sex when that occurs then yes. The only way to find out for sure and find out the dating of the pregnancy is to see a doctor. Good luck!
thanks for ur responce ….if my wife is one month pragnant then is there any solution to abort without any sergery or else i mean is there any medition to take without any side effect or geting problem
I am not sure about that you will need to speak to a doctor. Good luck.
Hii..my baby is 4 months old..my husband works abroad..he had a visit for 15 days back home..we had unprotected sex..and after 5-6 days i had my periods..
Are there any chances of me being pregnant..?
If you had your period you are most likely not pregnant. Good luck.
Hi Jen,
I recently had a relative ask me this question and I don’t know whether you can help here.
Have you had any experience using ovulation predictor kits while breastfeeding? I know OPKs are very helpful in women with irregular or long cycles who are trying to conceive, but I have encountered a few women who used them to avoid getting pregnant. However, I haven’t had anyone share their experience with these kits while breastfeeding. Thinking of it, I wonder whether some breastfeeding mums have actually tried them given that it would be difficult to know when to start testing and when to stop, especially in women like me who do not have their periods during the duration of breastfeeding.
Thanks!
Hi,
I have used OPK’s while breastfeeding successfully. But I used them once my period had returned. If using them without a period returning then I suppose it would be just guessing in terms of when to start them and how long to use them.
Hi I had sex only one time tat too in 10th week after delivery will ter is any chance for me to get pregnant again and I don’t want to have baby rit now bz am not ready for another baby
If your period has returned and you are having unprotected sex then yes you can get pregnant. Most likely you are not but test to be sure.
I gave birth on sept 2016, and my period go back at the 5th month old of my baby.. then never come back my period, then my husband had a vacation cause his working out of the country and we had unprotected sex just for one then other time we use condom.. is it possible to be pregnant just for one unprotectes sex?
I’m so worroed now cause i’m not yet ready for my second baby..
It is possible from just once even if you are breastfeeding. You said your period had returned before then? I would test to be sure. Good luck!
Im breaatfeeding my 10 month old baby and my nipples sores, i did not get my period back, me and my husband had unprotected sex is there a posibility im pregnant?
If you have not gotten your period back yet then probably not but anything is possible. You need to test to be sure. Good luck!
Hi ! My baby is 3 months old now. After birth my bleeding last for about 1 and a half month. Then one time i had sex with my husband while im still bleeding slightly. Note it is unprotected but we make sure that he withdrown it and i will urinate right after making love. But after sex i am bleeding like it was after my delivery.
But i havent had my period yet since my period stopped. There are no signs of pregnancy. Is it possible for me on being pregnant?
If you have not had your actual period then it is highly unlikely. Are you breastfeeding? If breastfeeding then probably unlikely. If not there could be a chance of ovulation as soon as six to eight weeks after birth but again unlikely if you haven’t had a period. Good luck!
Yes i am breastfeeding, but sometimes my milk is not enough to feed my baby. Is it normal? From your kind of experience?
How old is your baby? Do you think you could be pregnant? Milk supply would not go down until farther into the pregnancy typically.
Hi I have a question you may or may not be able to help with.. I may or may not be pregnant atm having some symptoms but to soon to test. So to the question.. I am in the process of weaning my toddler and as far as I knew my milk was gone and she has just been using breast for comfort here and there, mainly at bed time but now all of a sudden my breast are starting to fill back up with milk.. could this be because I am pregnant or is it just because I still let her use my breast for comfort here and there??
Hi, it could be either one depending on the timing. If you are pregnant how far along do you think you could be? Milk only comes back during the third trimester usually so that is unlikely. Most likely it is because your toddler is nursing and bringing your supply back a bit.
Hello Jen!
My daughter is 16 months old,
She is breast fed and feeds alot and my period never has returned.
I had unprotected sex 6-7weeks ago,
Around 3 weeks ago I was nauseas and throwing up and had cramps.
Since then I have feeding aversion, my daughter has thrown hissy fits during feeding, fatigue, bloating, thirsty all the time, cramping and lower back pain.
I’ve had 5 negitive pregnancy results and partner swears he didn’t finish and I can’t be pregnant….
But I feel pregnant.
Are there any other issues that can replicate pregnancy symptoms?
Hi, if you have had negative tests you most likely are not pregnant. The only other issue I know of would be getting your period back of course. It seems to me the longer it’s away the worse the symptoms are when it returns. It’s hard to say though, if your symptoms continue I would see your OB just to be safe.
Hello, I’m currently breastfeeding my 3 month old baby, i had my period on October but, i haven’t gotten my period for this month (22 days late). Is it possible for me to be pregnant or irregular since I’m breast feeding?
If your period did return then you can get pregnant again but it’s more likely that it’s irregular right now since it just returned. Good luck!
I have a 1 year old and is exclusively pumping. I’ve already had 3 regular periods. Does it mean I am ovulating and fertile? Will breastfeeding lower my chances of achieving a pregnancy?
Hi, if you have had three periods then yes you are most likely fertile and are ovulating. You can get pregnant like this. I have done it. Good luck!
Are you able to differentiate cervical mucus from semen? Because I can’t. 12 hours after we dtd, There’s some sticky mucus when I pee. And I noticed that I have increased EWCM while breastfeeding.. Not sure what it implies..
I think if it’s 12 hours later it is probably cervical mucus but I am definitely not sure. Good luck!
Hi my name is April and I breastfeed my baby I had my baby this year May 2nd and well it wasn’t easy since my period is irregular and well I read for some women after 6 months you can get your period while still breastfeeding, I got my period November 30th 2017 and it was light for two days only, even tho my period is already irregular and it was impossible to get pregnant the first time around, could I be pregnant again with un protected sex and me having crazy symptoms?
Hi, if you are having unprotected sex and your period has returned you can definitely get pregnant while breastfeeding. If it was your period on November 30th is is unlikely you are pregnant this month though.
Hi i got my period september regular same in october but i dont think i had it in november but i took a pt in the early November but it came out negative. My son just turned 1 and hes been acting strange crying a lot for no reason and is bending and looking brtween his foot my grandmother said hes looking for his sibling, iv been thirsty and extreamly hungry all the time could i be pregnant again. With my son i found out after i was two months pregnant because i was getting my period the whole time
Hi, it’s definitely possible but take another test to be sure. I think if you missed your period in November you would have a positive test by now. Good luck!
Hi,
I have 11months baby n giving Brest feeding,when he was at 10months started my periods with high bleeding for 2months, for this month I did not get my periods date is 18th and getting stomach pain,I tested with pregnancy kit two times but it was given result as negitive, why I am getting like this ??
Hi, Sometimes in the first few months after your period returns it can vary when you will get it. I have had long cycles, then short cycles after it first returns while breastfeeding and it takes awhile to straighten out. If you have taken two tests and they are negative it’s probably your hormones stabilizing.
Hi, I’ve not had a period since I got pregnant with my 1 1/2yo I nurse him but it’s slowed down to twice a day feeding (nap and bedtime) I’ve always had a flat stomach but I tend to immediately pop when I’m pregnant. Well suddenly I look 4 months pregnant I’m not really any more tired than I’ve been, I’ve been really cleaning… Deep cleaning and I haven’t thought anything of it until a friend made a nesting joke. Now I’ve had a couple of foods that I like that I’ve passed on but other than that, no really nausea maybe a bit queasy but I seem to be insatiably hungry. Now I’ve always used nursing as a bc I know people say not to but it’s always worked… I’m wondering if it failed this time maybe because he’s dropped down his feedings. I’ve also experienced cramping. Quite honestly I don’t know what my body is doing and with no missed period its up in the air. I meant to pick up a test today but it slipped my mind now my hubby has the day off and he’s been so stressed out I don’t want to lay it on him right yet especially if I don’t know. I mean is pregnancy even an option really?
I’ll update later just to help future gals out. I mean it’s not my first rodeo and I’m sure it isn’t for most women googling “pregnant signs when breastfeeding” but I’ve never been in this situation before.
Hi, So yes you could get pregnant no that your nursing has slowed down so much. If your period has not returned it’s hard to know if you are ovulating or not but it’s possible you did and got pregnant. The only way to know in this situation is to test. Good luck and let us know!
Hi thank you all for sharing your experience
I am a bit worried and concerned myself I have a six month old and I am currently breastfeeding, my period returned two months after giving birth,but now it is 12 days late, my milk supply is getting low yet my breast Iook so full,i get very thirsty,my energy level is zero ,I have this strange burning feeling in my lower back too I am just worried right now my head is all over the place.I want to do a test but wondering if I should wait.
Hi, Sorry for the delay in replying – I was in the middle of a move! – But yes I think you should test if you are 12 days late. Good luck!
Sorry for you. I suggest you should conversation with doctor in this primary situation. Don’t think lat about this otherwise you fall in a big problem. Hope so everything will be fine. Good luck for you.
I’m 23 years old I breastfeed my 6 months old and have been breastfeeding since the beginning.. I got my tubestide after I had my son because I’m high risk in pregnancys, I have 4 kids total… One being in heaven… I’m 6 months out from having my tubes tied; since, I’ve gotten my tubestide. I’ve been feeling really sharp right side pain, to the point I can’t walk… Once where it felt like it was going to explode. My husband rushed me into the hospital…. After waiting 45 minutes realize the hospital wasn’t going to take it serious so I went home and called the doctor’s office. Been to the doctors she got me an ultrasound.. said nothing wrong with my ovaries .. but I kept telling her something wrong I can feel it… She said maybe I have anxiety… I told her I do have that .. something else is wrong… I’ve been getting nauseated, vomiting , very tired. she’s like let’s take a test to see if you have a flu inside. No possible way your Pregnant… & after the test to see if your sick in side your tummy. Then we’ll do a full body scan… I did it called about my scan when it came back negative… She didn’t remember that conversation… I called over and over again still getting the run around… I had told her if she couldn’t figure it out. I was going to go elsewhere… She tried to call my bluff or something, so I called my ob office who did my tubestide thing, and she said my doctor will just need a referral.. I’m like cool. Called my doctor office asked them to send one in… To my doctor having the run around, she like she needs to see me first even though she just saw me a few days early. I called my insurance company, and they said she doesn’t need to do that too send a referral in. Then I started spotting for 3 days only in the am.. I let the nurse know that as well… Nothing from that doctor… The nurse said she doesn’t understand why she’s being this way either… So I filled a compliment… Nothing back from that…. But the nurse got me into an appointment the next day to get a look at and that doctor was nice enough to sign a referral, but didn’t fax it over… I called Monday asking my ob office if they received one yet, and she said no… She had to call them to get that referral… since then I’ve been getting more nauseated very fatigued lower back pain, white gooeyness ffrom the vagin… Cravings, my smell is strong… I’m always hungry… And then full fast… I hardly eat sweets, and only eat tons when I’m pregnant… I’ve been getting more right side pain, and random spotting I have an ultrasound Tuesday 3-2018… I’ve taken several home Pregnancys test.. some in the beginning negative.. but some positive…. I’m sacred I may have an ectopic pregnancy…. Since then I’ve been bleeding/ spotting, my right side pain hurts from the front to my back.. lower back pain , nauseousness, body pain… I still breastfeed, but feel like my supply going down, but just say Bismillah before I feed my son, and I can feel the milk fill in… I’m terrified and if I have an ectopic pregnancy… Can I sue my home doctors office for their incompetence. If she would have done the x-ray/ body scan.. couldn’t she have seen if my tubes stayed tied…
Hi, I really do not know if you can sue your Dr or not but if you suspect an Ectopic pregnancy you should definitely go to the ER. They can test you there and find out for sure. Good luck!
Hy Jen…I gave birth last year on the 6th of June…sinve then I haven’t had my periods..so I had pains yesterday and went to hospital so they took tests and come out saying I’m pregnant..is it possible to fall pregnant without having periods from the last pregnancy? THANK YOU
It is possible to ovulate and get pregnant before your period returns. I would say it’s not that common because most of us get our period first but definitely possible. I would trust the hospital test.
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Hi Jen, I had my baby mid December, I didn’t see my period until first week in March and again after 12days, my period has been so irregular sometimes it takes 35days through 26days again, I’m still breastfeeding, Its 39days now without any period and I had unprotected sex using withdrawal method, can I be pregnant ? No noticeable symptoms of pregnancy yet
Hi Sherry,
If you are having unprotected sex then it’s definitely possible to get pregnant once your period has returned, even if you are still breastfeeding. I did get pregnant twice while breastfeeding. But my period has also been really irregular too so that is also common. There’s really no way to know without testing for sure. Good luck!
Hi!
I’m EBF my 3 month old baby. My period came back at 8 weeks postpartum. It’s been a couple of weeks where I get bouts of nausea. Thought for sure I was pregnant, been pregnant 3 other times and all 3 times I knew I was pregnant before even testing.
My period is late. Wondering since I only got it once, if it can take a while to regulate? Took 3 tests and they all came back negative.
I’m also experiencing sore nipples and a decrease in appetite because of the nausea. So confusung!
So, I usually go by tests. If the tests are negative not pregnant but you can always get a blood test from a dr. It definitely can take while for postpartum periods to return to normal. Good luck!
Very well written post, thanks!
I have 1 year 2 months old baby girl and breastfeeding her still full time (she does not accept pacifier or any bottles, and does not sleep trough night), during daytime she eats 2-3 times a day something else as well, but milk is still important part of her diet (and well…life, sleep and everything else). Because of that I haven`t got my period back yet.
I would like to get pregnant again actually (but at the same time I don`t want to wean only because of that, I feel that my daughter also needs me and breastfeeding very much still) and last few days I have been feeling many of these things, light cramping, not terrible nausea, but not good appetite as usual and food tastes weird, tired, nipples a bit sore.. I don`t want to take test and be disappointed, because my brain is saying- come on girl, this is impossible, probably not even ovulating yet, but my heart is still hoping for a little miracle. Just funny how these early symptoms all might be sign of beeing pregnant, but all of these things can have other reasons like I could be tired because of interrupted night time sleep and cramping could be just body gearing up for getting periods back and sore nipples could be because of new baby`s teeth and usual acrobatic ways of toddler breastfeeding… Nature, you are very confusing at times like these!
Hi, the symptoms could be gearing up to get your period back. And while you are hoping pregnancy, getting your period back would be great too bc it means you can get pregnant again. Hang in there, you will probably get it back soon without having to wean. Even just cutting back a little naturally might bring the return. But do take a test if you want to be sure bc you can ovulate before you see your period. It’s pretty rare to get pregnant again before you get your period back though. Good luck!
Hey Jen
I’m a breastfeeding mom of a 7 month old baby boy and I recently had sex the day of my periods finished this was on the 13th of Feb and it’s the 24th feb and I’m feeling just weird on my right side of stomach , I can’t say it’s painful like crumps i did a PT on the 21st of Feb and it came out negative (I’m not having any other signs of pregnancy apart from the weird feeling) would I be pregnant?
Hi, sorry I am just now responding. I would say no it is unlikely you are pregnant! Good luck.
Hi! So I gave birth almost months ago. No period and I’m strictly breastfeeding. The last couple days I haven’t eaten a full meal because I feel sick shortly after. I snack a couple times a day. Like a bar here and there. Well I theee up when I ate a lot the first day. I thought I had a stomach virus and I still feel the same way going on day 3. I took two tests and they were negative . What do you think the issue is?
Looking forward to your reply!
Thanks for your help!
***I gave birth almost 3 months ago
Hi, if you gave birth three months ago and you are breastfeeding I doubt you could be pregnant. Especially with the negative tests. Your hormones may just be fluctuating and causing symptoms since you are still recovering from pregnancy and birth. Good luck!
Hi,
I have a 9 month old and have just done a positive at home test! Still breastfeeding and loving it. I did the test after a late period, which isn’t unusual for me, but mainly because I notice my milk supply drop a lot! I think bub is still getting enough from me, but I’m struggling to build up my freezer stock, and stressing I’ll dry up completely. Will my supply come back?
Hi, first congrats! My milk supply with both of my pregnancies while breastfeeding did not go down a lot until after 12 weeks pregnant or so. My first baby weaned when I was about 14 weeks pregnant but my second son breastfed the entire third pregnancy! I do think the milk was very low though. Since your baby is 9 months I would just keep feeding on demand as much as possible and work on building that stash as you can. You only have a couple of months till she is one plus she is most likely eating solids so you should be okay. Check with your pediatrician if you get worried and wonder if you need to supplement with formula but you probably will be okay. Good luck!
Hello,
I had my 2nd daughter 4 months ago and I am only breastfeeding. I got my period back 6 weeks postpartum and had it for the 3 months Scarlet was born… It’s now been 50 days since the beginning of my last period. I took two pregnancy tests last week and both negative. I’ve been having cramps as if my period is coming and also have clear sticky discharge nearly every day. What are your thoughts?
Hi, I would guess most likely you are not pregnant if you are getting a negative test. Usually if you are breastfeeding exclusively it would be unlikely to ovulate before six months or so. But you said your period has returned so I am not sure.. I think it is probably regulating and is not regular right now. Check with your OB for a blood test though if you think there is any chance of pregnancy!