I'm new to this, so forgive any newbie mistakes...what were your experiences when your cycles returned while BFing? My daughter is 6 months old and I've been cramping every month for the past four....is this typical of your experience (every 2 or so weeks...I CRAMP UP for a week or two, and then nothing for the next couple of weeks). They feel very much like the old menstrual cramps, but go on for MUCH LONGER before they go away...
While breastfeeding your uterus contracts kinda like your cramping on your period. It contracts to help shrink back to its normal size after childbirth. It is normal although your uterus should be back to its normal size by now, the act of breastfeeding still causes this reaction. If it hurts or bothers you a lot my obstetrician told me Motrin was the best for cramping and is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Hope I helped at least a little bit.
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breastfed 2 babies
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