how soon after birth do you get your period

The period typically returns around 6 to 8 weeks after birth for most people who are not breastfeeding. However, if breastfeeding exclusively, hormonal changes often delay the first period for 3 to 6 months or even longer until weaning. Some may experience spotting or non-ovulatory bleeding before six months postpartum while breastfeeding. Additionally, it is possible to ovulate and become pregnant even before the period returns. The timing and flow of the first postpartum period can vary widely and may differ from pre-pregnancy cycles.