I know a mom of seven who has bf all her children exclusively and on cue, co-
sleeps, does not use pacifiers -- basically follows all the "rules" and then
some.  She has never had lactational amenorrhea last longer than about 4
months.  She is sure to chime in at LLL meetings when the subject of LAM comes
up!

7-8 wks seems quite early for menses to resume with ebf, but not out of the
realm of possibility.

Good luck with the frustration angle.  :-)

Margaret
LLLL in Longmont, Colorado


> Ok, I am sure you all go through this from time to time.  Someone who =
> isn't a lactation consultant or ever counselor contradicting you in a =
> public place.  I am trying to keep my temper but it seems to get the =
> better of me sometimes!
>
> Here is the question.... I am having an argument with a woman from =
> another list who is NOT an IBCLC or CLC or formally educated in =
> breastfeeding at all.  The question arose about a mom who was having =
> bleeding at 7-8 weeks pp after not having bled for more than 3 weeks.  =
> She asked if this could be a period or pp bleeding coming back.  I told =
> her that depended on a few things, and even though it was highly =
> unlikely that it was her menses returning since she was exclusively =
> breastfeeding, it was possible.

[snip]

> Melisa (who is trying to keep her temper about her!)
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
> Did you hear? Breast is Best!
> Certified Lactation Counselor
> IBCLC Exam Candidate
> Homeopathic Counselor in training
> www.nurturingmama.com =20
>


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