Patient's question:
Hello, how long after a cesarean section did you not breastfeed your child before your period returned?Doctor's answer:
The time to fully recover varies, with some women experiencing it shortly after the full moon and others not until after the baby is one year old. If the mother does not breastfeed, menstruation typically returns within 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. Among non-breastfeeding women, 40% regain full menopausal function within 6 weeks postpartum. Most breastfeeding women, however, usually do not fully recover until around 18 weeks. The return of menstruation and menopausal function can be delayed, with the duration varying from person to person. For most, it takes about a year, though some may not experience menstruation until a year later. The amount of blood flow during this period is often higher than usual, but the second period usually returns to normal. During this time, it is also important to continue breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy after menstruation returns.