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If I've just gotten my period again, is it okay to continue nursing my 7-month-old?

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Angela Rosas
Answered by Angela Rosas M.D.
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"The most enjoyable thing for me in practicing general pediatrics is to use my professional training and my experiences as a mother to help families to improve the health of their children," says Angela Rosas. "It is a wondrous feeling to watch children heal and develop into healthy young adults, knowing that you played a small role in the process."

Angela Rosas M.D., graduated from Stanford University with a degree in human biology. She attended medical school and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of California at San Diego. She has been a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1991. Dr. Rosas has practiced general pediatrics for eight years in community clinics, private practice, and university hospitals. She is currently Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California at Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. Her clinical and research interests are breastfeeding, asthma, adolescent care, children with disabilities, child abuse and neglect, and accident prevention. Dr. Rosas has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to various pediatric textbooks. She frequently lectures on pediatrics issues at medical conferences and for community agencies. Dr. Rosas is married to another pediatrician and has three young daughters.
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If I've just gotten my period again, is it okay to continue nursing my 7-month-old?

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Your period has arrived right on time. The average breastfeeding woman will resume periods six to nine months after delivery, but some women may not have periods for a full year or more. Women who choose not to breastfeed often resume periods in the first few months after delivery. Rest assured that your milk quantity and quality will continue to be just right for your son even after your periods return. You've probably begun to add other foods and liquids to his diet, so you might notice an appropriate decrease in your milk volume or frequency of feeds. Also, be sure to address any contraceptive needs with your doctor, since the return of your period indicates that you may be fertile already.
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