Best Timing for Trying To Conceive After Pregnancy

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[@br0mbie]

I gave birth 6 days ago. I shouldn’t be watching this video 😂😂

[@grassrootedgal]

Congratulations Mama 🥰

[@kimberlymoriarity]

20 days ago for me, I shouldn't be watching it either! Never too early to plan though, right??

[@drcycy]

😂😂😂😂

[@Pangajck]

Lol, 8days ago here

[@jeffypaulina6089]

7 days for me too! They’re just so cute 🥰

[@nicolepilgrim3142]

It’s been almost 3 years after my first and I’m still tired😅

[@moodsofkiwi9285]

2 years for me, but part of me thinks I’ll never feel ready!

[@irener219]

I got pregnant while exclusively breastfeeding at 4 months pp. definitely a shock after struggling with infertility.

[@jessbfoster]

Wow! Were you eco-breastfeeding? Did baby sleep in same room? I could only hope for that!

[@jac7309]

Same!! Took me two years to get my first and became pregnant 7 months pp with my second, exclusively breastfeeding.

[@dianaaugustine5438]

Thanks for the info. I’m 3 months pp. This was my second emergency c-section (unsuccessful vbac attempt). My obgyn told me not to get pregnant for a year after a c-section. She said that the body needs that time to fully heal and getting pregnant sooner increases the risk of placenta accreta as the placenta can grow into the still healing scar tissue. She said this condition requires a hysterectomy at the time of delivery which is dangerous as the uterus has a lot of blood flowing to it at that time to support the baby. She said sometimes patients lose a lot of blood and end up in the ICU. I’m definitely going to wait even though I’d love to get pregnant again right now, I know that waiting is in the best interest of myself and the family I already have.

[@HelibearWomble]

Wow I had no idea, thank you for sharing!!!

[@loganthompson5374]

I got pregnant 8 months after my C-section, long story that one! But had a healthy pregnancy and I’m 3 months PP now with our second! So they are 17 months apart haha. My scar was completely healed and I honestly think it helped to have the scar tissue stretched out during my 2nd pregnancy to help with any scar build up. But of course, we still need time for our bodies and pelvic floor to heal. I did have more pubic pain, SPD, this time around bc I had them so close together. Planning to start pelvic floor PT soon! Been seeing the chiro for it too. We did make it a point to wait at least 6 months and thankfully it was a few months after that (the same month I got pregnant) that my cycle came back. Had a happy homebirth! 2nd baby was breech also! It was a much faster labor and such a beautiful experience. The hardest moment of my life other than recovering from the C-section but recovery this time was a breeze in comparison!!!! Best wishes to you and all the mamas out there! God Bless!

[@loganthompson5374]

Also, I did breastfeed my first baby until he was a year old but after 6 months the LAM method does of course become less reliable and so my supply did slowly start to decrease around 10-11 months with him. That was the only thing that made me sad about getting pregnant so soon!

[@mori.kurogawa7936]

I think your doc did a bit of fear mongering. The risk is higher for the mentioned condition to occurr, but still unlikely. Also, hysterectomy is surely not necessary in all accreta cases, only in the most severe. The recommendation to wait for a year is wise, anyways, for various reasons. I'm 4 months pp and been thinking about the next one since baby's birth 😄 Not because I'm unhappy with this baby but because I' happy with this baby. If you'd get preggo earlier anyways, there is not need to worry too much about increased risks. In most cases the pregnancy will be normal.

[@ruhanipasricha3203]

If you dont mind, how old are you? I had a baby with C-section and now not sjre about whether to plan for another one after a yr or 2, or not bec it was C section....

[@almostawalrus]

I got my period again at 6 weeks postpartum WHILE I WAS TRIPLE FEEDING. It was an ungodly amount of nipple stimulation and nature had no mercy on me.

[@possiblybia]

I have exclusively breastfed since the beginning and got my period back 5 weeks after giving birth. And continued to have periods every month. Most of it is genetics, how your own mother’s body worked and how your unique body works too. I got pregnant again when my son was 12 months and am still breastfeeding him halfway into my pregnancy. All is going great but I do have to remind myself to drink LOTS of water and eat enough. I forget how much my body is doing.

[@taylore9910]

I’m Catholic, so we don’t use birth control. I got my period back when our first was 10 months old. He’s 16 months now, and I’m honestly surprised I’m not pregnant, but this timeline has been nice and relaxed. I still breastfeed, so I figure that’s exactly why!

[@winterishere440]

You don't use birth control. Many Catholics do.

[@sarahp3144]

I’m also Catholic and we are not using NFP, and this is good to know! I’m interested to see what happens this time around since I am 4.5 months pp after Baby 3, my successful VBAC who was born just 16 months after my section. I also EBF, but have gotten my period back 6-7 months pp both times - and gotten pregnant right after, each time. It’s interesting to see others’ experiences! God is good and there is nothing better than growing your family, even if it’s hard. Peace!!

[@ceewng5042]

Same. Married 12 years and have had 5 children with no spacing except nursing. My spaces are: 27 months, 22 months, 3.5 years, 2.5 years. Wild, right? My youngest just turned 1 and zero fertility in sight, so we'll see what happens next.

[@ShadesofSage]

I’ve always gotten my cycle back 3-5 months postpartum, DESPITE exclusively breastfeeding! No bottles, pacifiers, and I’m a stay at home/work from home mom. Hence why all 5 of my children I had back to back 😅🥴! Definitely don’t rely on LAM as a valid method of birth control 🙏🏿! Great video ❤️!

[@hiddenhand6973]

You could pee on those ovulation strips to try and track down ovulation despite breastfeeding if you want a possible solution.

[@kashbash9645]

I always thought breastfeeding stopped ovulation. My obstetrician was like “noooooo.” He was right.

[@mery8772]

It depends on the person. I exclusively breasfed & my period didn't came back until my son was 16 months old.

[@jessicanoble1834]

Same, mine came back despite exclusively nursing at 4 to 4 1/2 months PP. I was nursing my daughter about every 2-3 hours even through the night. Sometimes when nature wants you to produce more amazing humans, then so be it 😂 I didn’t get pregnant though but that’s amazing mama that you have 5 awesome children 🥰❤

[@laraazevedo7437]

I got my period back only 5 months after the birth of my son, who was exclusively breastfed and I was caring for him full time. Every body is different, if you don't want to get pregnant you gotta be careful!

[@pauumontero6316]

I had to stop breastfeeding because my baby just turned two and I hadn't had my period back. 1 month after I stopped, my period came back 🎉 so now we can start trying for baby #2

[@WoShiHuoXingRen7]

Sometimes just breastfeeding less does the trick and one doesn't have to stop completely

[@pauumontero6316]

​@WoShiHuoXingRen7 I did it. We stopped night feeds but just until I completely stopped breastfeeding my period came back 😅

[@WoShiHuoXingRen7]

@@pauumontero6316 Oh, then it was the right thing! In my case it was the opposite, I thought I would have to stop completely, because I was only nursing 3 times a day and nothing, and when I got down to just once a day my period came back, I was so surprised! Crazy how everybody is different

[@jessb4784]

I think its wise even if exclusively breastfeeding to take precautions if not ready to take on another pregnancy and baby

[@jocelynnelson]

This info is so helpful! My husband and I are planning to try to space our kids pretty closely. Learning about nutrition is key and I’m trying to build new eating habits to get ahead of the game and not get depleted.

[@agentorange153]

Definitely make sure to eat your veggies! Best of luck to you!

[@HanaHana-ft9li]

@@agentorange153I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I find it hard to eat veggies and fruits except oranges. What are the most important veggies I should eat?

[@jocelynnelson]

@@agentorange153 Thank you! I know it’ll be a hard but amazing period in my life!

[@agentorange153]

@@HanaHana-ft9li Green leafy ones like asparagus, spinach and lettuce -- as well as legumes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and beets! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folate#Sources

[@agentorange153]

@@jocelynnelson Do you happen to know about Chrissy Horton? She's just had her 6th child in 8 years, so she's an expert in what it takes to have multiple kids back-to-back -- I highly recommend taking a look at her channel if you're looking for more info!

[@rachelle2227]

I waited 18 months to get pregnant with my second, because I’m a rule follower. I’m surprised how often people deviate from this recommendation. I was lucky enough to get pregnant on the first try. I’m very glad I have this age gap between my kids. Now they’re almost 2.5 and nearly 10 weeks old. My second has acclimated very well, and is great at independent play while breastfeeding, and she’s old enough to express her needs very well now. My pregnancy and birth were luckily very smooth, though pregnancy exhaustion was a challenge.

[@Allthingsbirth245]

I have this same exact ages right now too. It’s going pretty well! I am ready for another one haha 🤣 but I am going to try to wait at least a year so I can breastfeed and work on any nutrient deficiencies and my workout routine

[@bleechrcreechrr]

They told me 18 months as well and were trying to get me on the pill but waiting that long kind of worries me. I don't want a big gap in age, and I was having issues with not ovulating when I was trying to get pregnant with my 1st.. don't know what to do really

[@kimberlymoriarity]

​@@bleechrcreechrr Yeah I can see why people don't wait, especially as the age of the first birth keeps going up

[@rachelle2227]

@@bleechrcreechrr I would put a value on different aspect of getting pregnant sooner versus waiting. Like how much are you worried about whatever risks, or if it took a long time to get pregnant, how badly you want another child. Also assign a value to how difficult it may be to ovulate again. Perhaps you’d want to switch your baby to formula so you could start ovulating sooner to raise the chances of getting pregnant earlier. What’s the risk of an earlier pregnancy, and how much are you willing to sacrifice now? Can you work really hard on getting more fit and healthy now so your pregnancy would be more healthy if you got pregnant sooner? Particularly focus on meat/protein. Maybe strength training if you aren’t already. What can you do to make an earlier pregnancy more healthy for you.

[@binkinbelle]

I exclusively breastfed & never was separated from my baby - conceived my 5 month old 8 months postpartum & after having 1 period

[@lulunu9139]

Did you also co-sleep and feed throughout the night? I’ve heard that is also a factor.

[@jessbfoster]

I'm curious if you slept in same room as baby too! What do you think helped get period back? I heard a good hearty appetite tells body there's enough food around to support a pregnancy?

[@binkinbelle]

She slept in a bassinet next to my side of the bed & i fed her if she woke during the night. She was a good sleeper so she started sleeping thru the night around 2 months or so if memory serves

[@ericabellew8809]

I exclusively nurse my baby and got my period back at 9 months :) now I’m pregnant with baby number 2 14 months postpartum 🙂

[@agentorange153]

Congrats, and best of luck to you!

[@jessbfoster]

Nice! Did you sleep with baby in same room / feed to sleep?

[@ericabellew8809]

@@jessbfosterwe coslept for 3 months, then room shared until she was 6 months. She transitioned to a crib in her own room at 6 months, but I have always exclusively nursed/fed to sleep/ and responded to any night wakings. I’m fortunate that I get to stay home with her full time so she’s always had access to nurse from me. She really took to solids though and started sleeping longer stretches more consistently at night around 9 months so I think that may have contributed to my cycle returning! She just turned 15 months and I night weaned her which was thankfully easy for us as she was only waking once on average per night. She still does, but now i just rock her back to sleep :)

[@ericabellew8809]

@@agentorange153thank you so much!

[@Sophie-soph515]

​@@jessbfoster yes you have to leave your baby in your room from birth to 6 months

[@leahstarkey]

I breast feed 90% of the time and pump when I’m working and I got my period back before three months post partum and I had a c section

[@Sophie-soph515]

Same ❤

[@aliciamitrowitz3122]

got my period back 7 weeks PP with breastfeeding while on maternity leave. I was very surprised. I also had an unplanned c section so planning to wait about a year before getting pregnant again

[@alyssa_the_noodle5228]

Exclusively breastfeeding… my period came back at 5 weeks, and I took ovulation tests to see if I cycled… I did!

[@ajoyfullsound]

I was exclusively breastfeeding and I started my period 5 and a half weeks postpartum 😢

[@katherinep708]

I was also exclusively breastfeeding and my period came 52 days postpartum 🤣

[@torinoelle7215]

Same, around 4-5 weeks after delivering both my babies. And all I was doing was resting in the home with my baby and exclusively breastfeeding. So don’t count on it for birth control!

[@bekalaroo]

I did too with my first two kids but then didn't get it back til 6 mo postpartum with my last two 🤷it's a puzzle!

[@marianat.4998]

Same, 7 weeks pp breastfeeding around the clock too 😅

[@kaylapowell4261]

Same!

[@dianatraykov]

I got pregnant with my second WHILE breastfeeding my 1,5 year old. I breastfed my toddler up to my fifth month of pregnancy and had a healthier pregnancy compared to my first one 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@angelap3572]

Exclusive, on demand breastfeeding can delay ovulation returning, but mostly/usually only during the first six months after birth.

[@Odiekins]

Yikes.

[@krrrzzzzzz]

I exclusively breastfed for 7 months and got my period back 3 months pp. I kept on breastfeeding after introducing solids. Got pregnant when my son was 11 months old. He’s never been babysat/in childcare

[@saramikkelson8859]

I had some issues with secondary infertility. Even though I’m under 30. Getting pregnant with my first was super easy, then we got pregnant the DAY I finished weaning my son at 19 months. But that ended up being an ectopic pregnancy that was misdiagnosed as a miscarriage and ended up rupturing a tube at 11.5wks. Now I’m finally about to have my second baby 4 years postpartum with my first. We would like to have more, but my AMH is low (was just under 1 - more on par with a 40 year old than someone in their late 20’s). I find it interesting that both me and my mom had ectopic pregnancies after 18 months of breastfeeding and have wondered if it’s a genetic nutrient issue or something. Not sure if your course would be deep enough for someone with a more complex case like mine, or do you know of somone that could help me prepare for a getting pregnant again a year or so postpartum? Thanks!

[@lifeontheroad2865]

My first is 3 weeks old, I do not need to be learning about this right now 😂😂😅

[@olgalizbonetarodriguez5477]

I had a great birth experience, no tears (FTM) and still feel pressure down there when I squat and still pee when I sneeze 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m 9 month pp abd we would like to start trying for another baby after by first one turns a year old but I would like to work on my pelvic floor first.

[@natalieguess6515]

I got pregnant with my 3rd 10 months postpartum while EBF. I ovulated twice 😅 I definitely wouldn’t recommend. It was very hard on my body. He’s over a year now and I’m still recovering I feel

[@shanakay1761]

Great video! Very informative and caring as always. Thanks bridget :)

[@languageishard]

Why am i watching this while pregnant with my first? 😅

[@hiddenhand6973]

Because starting a family is fun!

[@kingterry2020]

I’m exclusively breastfeeding and got my period back 3 month pp , i ate my placenta and honestly think my body healed quick due to the stem cells …7 month pp now, my body feels ready to have another but mentally I don’t 😅

[@michellelansky4490]

I was exclusively pumping ......meaning baby was at babysitter but ONLY pumped milk, NO formula.......got pregnant when he was 3 months old. Other times exclusively nursing directly and got period at 7-8 months.

[@MadysonNikole]

I’m planning my wedding for May of next year, but I’d have baby #2 in a heartbeat!

[@anastasiiadrozd1223]

I am 13 months postpartum and haven’t gotten my period back yet 😓really wanna get pregnant again, we’ve been trying for 7 months now and no luck. Still breastfeeding

[@DrTaylorBurrowes]

Baby one is 10 weeks old and he was conceived naturally but the next one will be our embaby boy - is the same delay needed?

[@ashleytupper8395]

We already have issues with getting pregnant and I'm still breastfeeding lol. My son is 2 1/2 this month. Im not sure if I want more. But I'm not opposed. We have 2 and I feel that's enough but lately I've had baby fever.

[@amandakochel9890]

I love your videos!!!

[@jemimah_ayua]

I missed you Bridget!!

[@daraj5523]

Ugh I don’t have time to wait 6-18 months. I’m getting old 😅 we currently have a 4 year age gap so another one right away would be weird for my oldest but nice mentally cause then the baby stage would be fresh in my mind. Hmm 🤔

[@Katia25]

No idea why this video appeared on my KZbin, but guess I'm watching and leaening this information now

[@shakirah.r]

My bestie didn’t get her period for 6 years straight and she’s bf throughout the years. Mom of 4 recently. Lotus birth ❤️

[@Romyshaww]

This is good info, what about after a VBAC? How is the ideal time to wait? I am debating right now on getting another c-section or another VBAC because of the tiredness I have. I’m thinking I didn’t wait enough time. I had an emergency c-section then 8 month pp got pregnant then thank God got a VBAC and I got pregnant again 19 months pp after that, but still struggling with rest, I get to tired to quickly. Now I don’t know what choice to make. What would be safer.

[@kimberlymoriarity]

Not sure if applicable but you could look into antenatal depression depending on how tired you are and other possible symptoms. I think recommended timelines after VBAC are the same as a normal vaginal birth but I'm not sure. It sounds like you waited long enough personally, and the tiredness could just be from the pregnancy (I'm told symptoms hit differently every time). If I were you I would personally go for another VBAC, especially with two toddlers (couldn't imagine being out for 6 weeks in that situation). But I'm not you, and not a doctor, so this might be better discussed with them?

[@Romyshaww]

@@kimberlymoriarity that’s for sure every pregnancy is different, thanks for answering!! I’ve been feeling like this since I had the VBAC and now with pregnancy. I fee I can’t have enough rest I attributed it to pp but it never got better. It kind of did when my 2 kids started to sleep better through the night, but it’s when I got pregnant this time so I can’t really tell because I didn’t really had a “break”. It’s just hard to make a choice because I don’t know from where this fatigue comes. My Dr said I have to choose, he doesn’t really seem concerned about it. My thing is I have to decide and make me very nervous since I don’t know what would be best, For baby and for myself. I kind of want to do another VBAC it’s just I don’t want to regret it.

[@Sophie-soph515]

Definitely get a vbac because c section is so hard and u just recovering in bed or on a chair and in pain for weeks I have 3 kids my 3rd was emergency c section my other 2 natural labor and when I had a emergency c section I was in pain my mum had to look after us all for 8 weeks I couldn't even change my toddler nappies so I'm most definitely getting a vbac next round and I hope I can and successfull one it will make my life easier because I can recover faster when it's natural ❤ good luck 🤞😀

[@ashley54316]

I EBF and got my period one month to the day that my baby was born!!!! My midwife didn’t think it was possible but then the next month got my period. Unlucky, sure or my body is just really efficient at healing?! Is it 18 months after you give birth or 18 months from the start of your first pregnancy?

[@charissadubin9355]

Great info! Do you happen to know how long it takes for your fertility to go back to normal once you stop breastfeeding?

[@lulunu9139]

When I did “get my cycle back” while exclusively breastfeeding (around the 1 year mark), I was having my period every 28 days like I always had pre-pregnancy but couldn’t conceive. When I started tracking my ovulation, I found out that even though I was having my regular cycle, I wasn’t ovulating until day 23, which is probably what was contributing to us not being able to conceive since late ovulation generally results in not as good quality eggs and also doesn’t leave enough time for implantation to occur before the uterine lining is shed.

[@angelap3572]

Periods usually around 3 weeks to 3 months after stopping breastfeeding.

[@halleelizabeth]

My babygirl aka my 1st baby, is turning 1 august 31st! Im going to wait until shes atleast 2/3.

[@EliseWood]

Haha ya no I get my PPP about 8/9 weeks postpartum and exclusively have breastfed both kids, I get it from my Mom 😅 I got pregnant at 9.5 weeks postpartum (after my first postpartum period returned) after my second child was born which sadly ended in a miscarriage but am so thankful to have two healthy kiddos and no I don’t think I was mentally in a place to deal with another kiddo that soon I’m relieved and have a peace I’ll meet that baby again one day 🤍

[@brookehawkins5764]

I got pregnant before my first turned one. After I had her I felt completely depleted. My breast milk didn’t come in like my first and even tasted salty. I’ve struggled on and off with hormones for 3 years now. Including being on SSRI and progesterone cream just to get by. Wondering if I’ll be able to have any more now! ☹️

[@AllisonSlay3]

When im done nursing lol 😅

[@ejamezcua]

What are your thoughts for those of us in advanced maternal age? I'd imagine the same rules apply, but what if we're also fighting time? I will be 4 months shy of 42 when I deliver in September...I've always wanted two, but unsure what is going to be best and possible.

[@agentorange153]

At that age, it will probably take at least a few tries to conceive, so you can start trying as soon as you're healed down there, no problem!

[@angelap3572]

I would focus on getting physically and mentally ready again as quickly as possible, so exercise carefully during this pregnancy to try to keep your core as strong as possible , and as soon as your dr gives you the go-ahead to exercise postpartum. Also make nutrition, sleep, and adequate sunshine (for vitamin d) priorities to avoid being depleted and help egg quality, as that's important in your 40s. Then hopefully you'll be feeling ready sooner pp, and you could consider mixed feeding (giving some formula feeds to increase the time between breastfeeds) to encourage your cycle back quicker.

[@agentorange153]

As far as nutrition is concerned, veggies are the most important, especially the green leafy ones!

[@estherbjerga523]

I ebf and got pregnant around 7 months lol. No periods. That’s been a surprise!

[@agentorange153]

The first period comes AFTER the first ovulation, so this is definitely possible (just ask Matt and Abby)! Congrats, and best of luck to you!

[@jessbfoster]

I am hoping for something like this ... what do you think encouraged it? Did you sleep in same room / feed to sleep? I heard lots of nutrients tells body there's enough food around to support another pregnancy, so this could be an option lol, eat well.

[@angelap3572]

First period around 6 months pp is the AVERAGE. All women are different. And yes, usually ovulation occurs two weeks before your first period, although some women have an anovulatory cycle that first time.

[@estherbjerga523]

@@jessbfoster I don’t think anything really encouraged it. I wasn’t trying, and actually my libido had been way down leading up to it. The one thing I can think of is I made no attempt to lose any weight postpartum, and I eat when I’m hungry 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MeadowlarkLops]

We just lost our 3rd fetus in a row. I was hoping this was something about trying to conceive after loss.

[@JIKING77]

It's a baby. Not a fetus. Sorry for your loss. Lean on God and know he has a plan and is redemptive. Focus on your health.

[@angiecats5298]

Lol my baby’s have a 10 year ahead gap 🤣

[@hannahkate2342]

3 kids? I remember when u had 1!

[@melissaloubser4260]

I am 1m1w pp and I’ve just gotten my period. I breastfeed exclusively and I am a sahm with a 3&4 y/o. I give baby a dummy only right before sleep and she spits it out anyway.

[@karinatsaruk7831]

Meanwhile I’m here pregnant with my 3rd baby at 23 years old😅❤️ having 3 under 3

[@rebekahhilfiger5055]

You did it right you started young…my one regret in life on this side of motherhood is not starting sooner!

[@karinatsaruk7831]

@@rebekahhilfiger5055 aw 🫶🏻thanks for the support!

[@amidthephantomsrose]

My son just turned 1 today. I shouldn't be watching this video right now 😂

[@gracemadzia]

Sorry but looks like your buttons are buttoned wrong.. unless that’s the style of the shirt?

[@hannahm.9881]

Psh I exclusively breastfed and wore baby all day long and still get my period by 6 to 8 weeks post partum. Co-sleep. No pacifier. Boom...period. 😒

[@daraj5523]

We have two under 4. My husband is DONE, but I’m not 😉

[@hannahkate2342]

For vitality do every 3 yrs or you'll be screwed

[@AprilKristel]

5 years 😂

[@LLLadySSS]

0:40 not true. You can still get pregnant while breastfeeding.

[@harrietheron7039]

You should probably have kept listening....

[@bleechrcreechrr]

​@harrietheron7039 they definitely should have kept listening lol and she also has an entire video on the topic.

[@bleechrcreechrr]

Under VERY SPECIFIC circumstances breastfeeding will prevent ovulation. If you deviate even slightly from.those circumstances, it won't

[@sarahwiener8171]

​@@bleechrcreechrrNot necessarily. I exclusively bf, no bottles, no sleeping through the night, no pacifier, no being separated from baby. Got my period back 3 months pp. It's not effective for everyone.

[@bleechrcreechrr]

@sarahwiener8171 generally they say 6 months so for you it worked for half the time. And it's also not just exclusively bf, it's bf every 4 hrs during the day and at least every 6 hrs at night, every day. It's a difficult schedule to maintain

[@catinabox3048]

For a video that looks (from the title) to be about trying to conceive after PREGNANCY, I was disappointed to find that it was only about trying to conceive after GIVING BIRTH. Many of us who are trying to conceive after a pregnancy never gave birth. We had chemical pregnancies, early miscarriages, molar pregnancies, and/or ectopic pregnancies, and we have similar questions too. If you can't fix the video, I would very much appreciate it if you could at least fix the title to reflect what you're actually talking about. I just hate it so much when people equate pregnancy with giving birth when in my experience, it's been anything but.

[@kimberlymoriarity]

I'm sorry for your loss(es). 💔 When I had my D&C I was told to wait at least 6 weeks; I got pregnant again 3 months after. I think it's different if you had misoprostal though, due to the cancer risk. And I know nothing about the timeline for ectopic pregnancies.

[@rosea164]

Why are you so upset? Im watching this video after giving birth as I'm impatient to get pregnant again, and I have watched the videos you are talking about after my chemical pregnancy, and after the abortion I had Just look up the videos you want

[@Surprisebaby]

this is tru for me. i didnt get my period back till 15months pp and only because i started to slowly wean her myself