After giving birth, every healthy woman has a lower level of progesterone and new follicles start to ripen in the ovaries, which lead to the appearance of a new egg capable of fertilization. The probability of getting pregnant after childbirth does not decrease even in a period when a woman does not have menstruation. In this article, we will consider the probability of getting pregnant after birth and how to determine a repeat pregnancy after childbirth.
Can I get pregnant soon after childbirth?
A new pregnancy after childbirth can come in a month, when the first ovulation takes place. In women who are well-established lactation and who often breastfeed their child, the first ovulation may occur a few months after childbirth. Only hope for it is not worth it, and it is more likely that soon another pregnancy may come. Pregnancy after artificial or premature birth occurs as well as after normal - in 3-4 weeks.
Pregnancy after childbirth - signs
Signs associated with a change in the mammary glands and breastfeeding :
- The first sign of the new pregnancy is a change in the consistency and composition of breast milk, and, consequently, its taste, which is associated with a change in the hormonal background of a woman. This is sure to be felt immediately by the child and can stop taking breasts. The amount of milk will decrease, as the mother's body needs to spend its energy and internal resources not only on its production, but also on the bearing of a new child.
- The second sign may be excessive swelling of the mammary glands and their pronounced soreness during feeding. These symptoms must be differentiated with those in ovulation and before menstruation.
Signs associated with changes in the uterus include periodic reductions. This symptom can be associated with uterine contractions during lactation, associated with increased production of oxytocin. Therefore, you can continue breastfeeding only in the absence of a threat of miscarriage.
The absence of menstruation in the postpartum period can be the cause of both the absence of ovulation on the background of breastfeeding, and the sign of pregnancy that has come.
Planning pregnancy after childbirth
As already mentioned, breastfeeding does not exclude the possibility of becoming pregnant after childbirth. To plan the next pregnancy it is necessary not earlier than in 2 years, and it is better in 3-4 years after sorts. After all, the mother organism has spent a lot of energy, proteins and microelements to form a child. In addition, breastfeeding also consumes a lot of energy, and the body continues to give a large number of valuable nutrients. Therefore, very often during this period the woman has symptoms of calcium deficiency (hair falls out, teeth become spoiled and joint and spinal pains appear).
The pregnancy that has occurred in this period will exhaust the female organism even more, while the formation of a new fetus can also be violated. Often, such a pregnancy can end prematurely interrupting it for up to 12 weeks or
Therefore, when after the birth the woman decides to begin to live a sexual life, she needs to take care of contraception during this period or consult a doctor to avoid unwanted pregnancy.
As you can see, if a woman did not take care of contraception, then repeated pregnancy after childbirth may come in a month. If pregnancy does occur, it is necessary to consult a doctor about the possibility of prolonging breastfeeding, the prospects of bearing this pregnancy and the possible support of your body.