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Your First Period After Birth: What to Expect 🩸

It might come at 6 weeks or 18 months — and both are normal.

Why this matters now

It might come at 6 weeks or 18 months — and both are normal. When it does arrive, it might look very different than before. Here's what determines timing, what your first postpartum period might actually look like, and the blood sugar connection your doctor probably won't mention.

What to notice

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