When will my periods come back?
The first period after childbirth is also known as the "return of menses". It usually arrives six weeks after childbirth. If you are breastfeeding entirely, this return of menses may be delayed by a few weeks to a few months.
Warning: breastfeeding is not a method of contraception.
You should consult your gynecologist around six weeks after giving birth for a postpartum check-up and to address the issue of contraception.