Following your pregnancy, Dr. Ferraro suggests that your postpartum period may be lighter, heavier, or remain the same, as underlying medical conditions and exclusive breastfeeding can influence it. However, it’s important to note that when your period returns, it should resemble its pre-pregnancy state in color, flow, and frequency. “This means that if you had regular or irregular periods before pregnancy, you are likely to experience the same patterns again after pregnancy,” he says.