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15 Aug 2007
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When will i be fertile after birth
I recently gave birth to a stillborn baby and i would just like to know when i will be fertile again.
Fertility expert
Dear Wondering
If appropriate steps are taken to immediately stop lactation (breast milk secretion) then return to ovulation should occur within the first 6 weeks and hence the chances of conception would be possible thereafter. However it is probably better to deal with the loss first emotionally and only embark on pregnancy once you are comfortable in doing so.
If appropriate steps are taken to immediately stop lactation (breast milk secretion) then return to ovulation should occur within the first 6 weeks and hence the chances of conception would be possible thereafter. However it is probably better to deal with the loss first emotionally and only embark on pregnancy once you are comfortable in doing so.
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