It is perfectly normal for your period to take its time coming back. The medical term is postpartum or lactational amenorrhea.
The duration of the amenorrhea is individualized and depends on whether you continue to breastfeed. The hormone prolactin, which stimulates milk production, is thought to block ovulation [1].
Amenorrhea can last from a few months to several years [2], so there is no sense in comparing yourself to other moms. Timing also depends on other factors, including breastfeeding frequency and night feedings, age, and even the woman’s socioeconomic status [3].
It's important to remember that the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for pregnancy prevention is only considered effective for the first six months [4]. You may start ovulation before your period starts [3], so you need to consider other contraceptive methods. We have some suggestions for you here.
