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Wondering about no period after pregnancy? It's a common postpartum puzzle, with hormonal shifts like prolactin from breastfeeding often delaying your cycle's return. Typically, if not breastfeeding, periods resume in 6-8 weeks. Exclusive breastfeeding can push this to months or over a year, as high prolactin suppresses ovulation. Other factors include stress-induced cortisol spikes, nutrition gaps, thyroid issues, or birth complications like C-sections. Your first postpartum period might surprise you—often heavier, irregular, with spotting or intense cramps due to uterine recovery and estrogen-progesterone fluctuations. Watch for fertility signs like stretchy cervical mucus or mild cramps, even without bleeding, as ovulation can precede periods. When to worry? Consult a doctor if absent for 3 months non-breastfeeding, or for heavy bleeding (soaking pads hourly), large clots, severe pain, fever, or symptoms like unexplained fatigue—possible red flags for PCOS, thyroiditis, or a...