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Am I being paranoid

I am about 12 weeks postpartum and I am having menstrual like cramps but haven't gotten a period yet. I am breast feeding and have had unprotected sex once since having my daughter. I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if I should be worried about being pregnant again! And when should I take a pregnancy test if I should be worried.
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It's been a long time since I breastfed my son (he's 10) but I seem to recall the cramping as well with no period. IIRC, the cramping is sometimes due to the uterus shrinking. I believe the breastfeeding helps with the weight loss and the hormones needed to put everything back where it goes and the size it shrinks down to. I am sorry, I know that wasn't very technical.
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Thanks for the advice guys.. I think I am just paranoid, I just seem to be hearing about it happening more often then normal that people are getting pregnant again pretty quick after having their baby... I tell that will be the last time for a while that we are careless I couldnt imagine having another baby that fast after...Clysta that makes me feel better that you get cramping cause I am exclusively breastfeeding as well.  
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1194973 tn?1385503904
Depends on the pill. Is it a mini or the combination. If it's the mini, you have a 5% chance. If it's the combo it's much higher. I cramp a little everyday, so in my case it's normal and I exclusively breastfeed my daughter. You can also speak to your doctor and ask them about it if it's something that's got you concerned.
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I know that the possibility is there.. But I'm more so wondering if the cramping has happened to anyone else. I just dont remember that happening with my first daughter but that was 7 years ago, so its hard for me to remember everything. and I was told that the pill can effect my milk supply has anyone else heard that? I know theres other options but I was just curious  
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1194973 tn?1385503904
It's possible you could end up pregnant as certain conditions must be met for breastfeeding to work as a contraceptive. If you're not attempting to conceive you should always use condoms and a form of birth control. Because you're breastfeeding though you might not have a period until you wean. My daughter is 20 weeks old and I've not had a period yet, but I've also had cramping like I was going to start. (I know for a fact I'm not pregnant either) Take a test two-four weeks after your last sexual encounter with first morning urine.
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1594482 tn?1297951971
well actually, breast feeding does offer some protection. it is called lactational amenorrhea method but it has some downsides. For example you have to constantly breast feed. It can also be responsible for your contractions. If you want protection, i suggest you undergo family planning/contraception with your health care provider.
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1330108 tn?1333677304
You could be pregnant any time you have unprotected sex. You ovulate before you get your period so it's possible. Also breastfeeding does not protect from pregnancy
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