The time it takes for your body to return to its normal menstrual cycle after giving birth varies from woman to woman. Most women resume ovulation between **45 to 94 days** after giving birth. However, you can get pregnant in as little as **three weeks** after giving birth, even if you're breastfeeding or don't have your periods back yet.
Breastfeeding, in theory, is supposed to prolong the return of the menstrual cycle, especially in the first six months postpartum. However, how soon you’ll get pregnant again depends if you’ll be breastfeeding or not.
If you want to prevent pregnancy after you have your baby, you have to use birth control every time.
