The genotype of the mother and the fetus influences the efficacy of a teratogen. For example, genotype determines the prevalence of cleft palate in inbred strains of mice whose mothers are administered cortisol during pregnancy.
Most women will not start ovulating in the first six weeks after giving birth.1 Breastfeeding typically delays the onset of ovulation.2 Depending on the intensity of breastfeeding, it can be several months or over a year before you regain your fertility.
Yes you can get your period and you can get pregnant when breastfeeding. I used the progesteron only birth control pills when breastfeeding and still had a period before I was done breastfeeding my daughter.