According to the LaLeche League the rule of thumb is - 1/2 of 1 per cent pregnancy rate if fully or nearly fully breastfeeding and amenorrhheic up to 6 months.More intensive breasrfeeding ia associated with with longer durations of amenorrhea. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Macha McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 9:31 PM Subject: question re menstruation
> Hiya. Happy long weekend! Just wondering if anybody can give me any > information about lactational ammenhorea, and when women can expect their > periods back. Whats the longest amount of time you've heard of women > resuming menstruation after breastfeeding? Are there any disorders (ex. > hormonal, premature menopause) that women can get postnatal/post > breastfeeding that would cause menstruation to cease? Thanks! > Regards, Macha. > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
