Monthly breastfeeding - the norm or the deviation?

After the long-awaited appearance of the baby in the light, the mother's body begins to change, hormonal changes occur. Prolactin hormone is actively produced , responsible for milk production, which blocks the production of hormones by the ovaries. Accordingly, the egg does not ripen, and the monthly does not come. This should continue as long as breastfeeding continues. However, this is ideal, in reality, the same period with breastfeeding is not uncommon. It depends on various factors:

1. Lactation. When it decreases, the production of the hormone prolactin falls and the menstrual cycle recovers. If you irregularly breastfeed a baby or you do not have enough milk, and you are forced to switch to mixed feeding - expect the onset of menstruation.
2. Intervention of modern technologies. Hormonal drugs as contraception, drug birth leave their imprint on the woman's body.
3. Individual features of the body.

If you intend to breastfeed your baby for as long as possible, first find out everything about breastfeeding with your doctor, and read specialized literature. Compliance with the rules of breastfeeding will help to avoid various problems, such as milk stagnation, inflammation, etc., and prolong the period of breastfeeding, which will ensure that your baby has everything necessary for health and proper development.

Do not confuse the menses with breastfeeding with lochia. Lochias are postpartum blood discharges that disappear about a month after birth.

The menstrual cycle is fully restored during the first two or three menstruations, if this does not happen, see a doctor. An irregular menstrual cycle can indicate a variety of inflammatory diseases of the genitals, so do not delay visiting a gynecologist. Also too abundant discharge (if the first menstruation lasts more than a week) are not normal, as, indeed, the meager monthly. When breastfeeding, some mothers note some additional inconveniences in the resumption of menstruation: for example, the sensitivity of the nipples during PMS (hampering feeding). This problem can be solved with the help of a warm compress on the chest before feeding.

When the child turns six months old, it will be time to think about the first lure. The lure of a child on breastfeeding is discussed with the pediatrician, in each case only the doctor can advise that to start to enter into the baby's nutrition without breaking and not weakening the breastfeeding.

Remember that menstruation for breastfeeding does not affect in any way, the baby will eat the same way as before. But the monthly ones with breastfeeding sometimes are irregular, they can appear and disappear, you should not panic about this until the feeding stops completely. However, the doctor will not be able to visit you.

Health to you and your kids!