This may occur after pregnancy and childbirth have stretched the uterus and dilated the cervix. This alone can improve future periods. Pregnancy also releases hormones that relax uterine muscles.
There are medical therapies to help your periods. Some women experience heavier or lighter periods after having a baby and they may need treatment. Find out what to expect after baby comes. Learn more about vaccine availability. Advertising Policy. You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter. Related Articles. Is My Period Normal?
Your doctor can provide the latest updates on specific types of birth control. Progestin-only pills are also safe to use while breastfeeding. Your body is once again adjusting to menstruation. You may experience some of the following differences :. It might also be accompanied by more intense cramping, due to an increased amount of uterine lining that needs to be shed. As you continue your cycle, these changes will likely decrease. In rare cases, complications such as thyroid problems or adenomyosis can cause heavy bleeding after pregnancy.
Adenomyosis is a thickening of the uterine wall. Women who had endometriosis before pregnancy might actually have lighter periods after giving birth. Light periods can also be caused by two rare conditions, Asherman syndrome and Sheehan syndrome. Asherman syndrome leads to scar tissue in the uterus.
Sheehan syndrome is caused by damage to your pituitary gland , which may be the result of severe blood loss. Mildly painful postpartum periods can be caused by a combination of several factors. They include:. Whether you delivered your baby vaginally or by cesarean delivery , you can expect some bleeding and vaginal discharge after giving birth.
Your body continues to shed the blood and tissue that lined your uterus while you were pregnant. In the first few weeks, blood might be heavier and appear in clots. As the weeks go by, this blood gives way to vaginal discharge known as lochia. Lochia is bodily fluid that can appear clear to creamy white to red in color.
If your discharge had the appearance of lochia, stopped for some time, and then you experienced a return of bleeding, this is likely your period. It can also take some time for your cycle to regulate after birth. You might find that you have your first period, skip a cycle, and then have another period that comes sooner than expected. During your first postpartum year, it can be normal for your periods to fluctuate in length, time between cycles, and intensity of bleeding.
Period cycles can change from what you experienced before pregnancy. Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms or anything else that concerns you related to your period.
Some of these symptoms may indicate an infection. A return to your menstrual cycle is just one of the parts of recovery and returning to your prepregnancy body. Join BabyCentre. Sign up to receive free emails and track your baby's development.
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