1st Period After C-Section Delivery
What to Expect Many women wonder when their first menstrual period will return after a C-section. The truth is that recovery of periods depends more on hormones and breastfeeding , not on the type of delivery. ⭐ When Will Your First Period Return? 1. If You Are Not Breastfeeding Your period may return 6–10 weeks after delivery. Hormones normalize faster, so cycles restart earlier. 2. If You Are Exclusively Breastfeeding Prolactin (milk-producing hormone) suppresses ovulation. Period may return in 3–6 months or sometimes even after 8–12 months . Both are normal. 3. If You Are Mixed Feeding Periods may return around 2–4 months postpartum . ⭐ How Will the First Period Feel? The first period after childbirth is usually different from your pre-pregnancy cycles: 1. Heavier Flow You may notice heavier bleeding for the first 1–2 cycles. This is due to uterine healing and hormonal changes. 2. More Cramps Uterus is shrinking back to normal size. ...