Postpartum: everything you need to know about breastfeeding and periods

New mom or mom-to-be, are you breastfeeding, planning to breastfeed and give your milk to your baby? Are you anticipating your postpartum period? Do you have questions about menstruation during postpartum? Want to know more about the link between breastfeeding and periods? Looking for reliable, long-lasting, eco-friendly, and high-quality period and intimate products for when your period returns?

Discover our Louloucup postpartum range. A selection of our best period panties, comfortable and effective for stress-free, worry-free periods and a relaxed, confident motherhood.

After giving birth, if a mother chooses to breastfeed her baby, she will go through a period—sometimes longer, sometimes shorter—without a period. This is called lactational amenorrhea.

This period without discharge or menstrual bleeding (excluding lochia and minor postpartum bleeding, of course) varies from woman to woman. It depends on hormones, physiology, and your body. There’s no exact set duration, which is why a broad range of 3 to 6 months without periods is usually given.

The return of your period depends on breastfeeding. If breastfeeding is gradually replaced by formula and/or solid foods, your period will likely return soon. Some moms will have to wait until their baby is fully weaned before their periods come back.

When your period returns, your postnatal balance is restored. You’re ovulating again and fertile. You’ll need to think about contraception if you don’t want another pregnancy. You should discuss and plan contraception well before your period returns with your midwife or gynecologist. Breastfeeding moms are more likely to have irregular periods and a disrupted ovulation process. The risk of becoming pregnant again is real. Breastfeeding is not a reliable method of contraception!

Postpartum bleeding and sustainable hygiene products—is it possible? Yes, with Louloucup, a French brand offering cups and washable, eco-friendly menstrual panties.

We work tirelessly to offer the best to our customers. That’s why we offer a range of high-quality period products at very competitive prices. This makes us one of the best value-for-money period panty brands on the market in France.

Whether you’re a teen or an active woman, a new mom or approaching menopause, we have real solutions and effective options to help you experience your period more calmly, with less stress and worry.

For new mothers, we offer high-quality menstrual underwear that is soft, reliable, respectful of your body, and made from healthy materials. We know how intense the postpartum period can be, both physically and emotionally. That's why it's essential to have trustworthy and effective products you can rely on, day and night.

All our period underwear is lined with certified organic cotton, Oeko-Tex standard. This guarantees both trust and quality. Organic cotton is a soft, natural material that lets your skin breathe. It ensures comfort and also helps prevent unpleasant odors.

You can easily find the exact, transparent composition of all our period underwear on each product page. Keep in mind that the inner lining of all our period panties is 95% organic cotton. We also use elastane to ensure stretchiness. The outer layer of the protection varies by model. You’ll find bamboo, lycra, and more.

By offering these washable and organic products, Louloucup encourages you to avoid disposable maternity pads. They’re a real alternative and true allies for your health.

In addition to our teen range and our plus size period underwear range, check out our postpartum period underwear collection.

These underwear are perfect for moms in the postpartum period. Whether it’s for managing lochia or postpartum bleeding, our panties are well-fitted (they respect your shape), they don’t squeeze your belly, and they’re soft and truly comfortable to wear. An essential guarantee after a c-section or a difficult delivery.

They’re also extremely absorbent, holding up to 5 regular tampons’ worth. The Jade heavy flow period underwear features a beautiful liberty print. Its biggest asset? A wide gusset over 10 cm to prevent any leaks! An absolute must-have.

Our absolute favorite is definitely the Liv period underwear. This black, soft pair is seamless, making it super discreet and completely invisible under clothing. It’s also a protection that keeps you comfortable after childbirth or a C-section and offers leak-proof security even for heavy flows.