However, nursing without supplements, and on demand (through the night as well), generally provides up to 98% protection from pregnancy during the first 6 months postpartum. The LAM site explains more about how breastfeeding relates to fertility.
Some women have been known to try to space out at least one 5 hour plus separation between two feedings, in order to encourage the return of fertility. Fertility during breastfeeding tends to be a very individual thing, there are no guarantees when your period returns. Oftentimes, a woman is not fertile for the first several months after her period returns. Other women get pregnant 4 weeks postpartum while breastfeeding.
I wish you luck in conceiving!
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