Breastfeeding After Baby Is One Month on Birth Control

I think it's wonderful that you would even try to breastfeed your baby, I am so impressed with your resolve and your care of your infant! That being said, it will probably be challenging to start up again, though as I understand it, it is possible.

I would highly recommend that you get in touch with the wonderful folks at La Leche. I found them to be incredibly helpful and supportive when I faced difficulties breastfeeding; they really helped make it possible for me to continue. Also there are some really good books out there on breastfeeding that address some of these kinds of issues, especially the one by Dr. Sears. I've never heard that it is dangerous to breastfeed while on birth control, but if you are concerned I would ask the folks at La Leche; that's exactly the kind of thing that they would know.

Good luck!!

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Hi S.,
I just saw your request and I know it's from last week so I'm sure you already made your decision, but it is ok to Breastfeed and take Birth control you just have to ask your DR to prescribe the "mini pill". It's estrogen free so it shouldn't interfere with your milk supply, at least it didn't for me. At this point I'm not sure you would be able to breastfeed now that you haven't for so long, I suppose if you still have milk then go for it!!! It's such a great experience and so beneficial to your baby! Good luck!

S., congrats on the baby and good for you for wanting to try again. You have to go on the "mini-pill", it's safe for nursing and you can switch right over to it from what you're on now. I would recommend tring to pump more and more each day to re-establish a milk supply until you are on the new pill, and make sure whatever bottles you're using right now have hard to pull from nipples. If you tip the battle upside down and it drips more that once every few seconds it flows too fast and the baby won't want to work so hard getting the milk from your breast. Good luck!

Go for it . You are still producing milk I bet . May take a week or so to get it flowinmg again . If the Birth control pills bother you talk to your doctor about other methods like an IUd that does not put chemicals into your body . Goodluck and Merry cHristmas . Just remember relax and enjoy . The time goes by quick .

S. --

I can't say if it is safe to nurse while on the pill -- but I would suggest that you call the La Leche League. Doctors vary on what they feel is safe to take while nursing. LLL are experts. They can also help you build up your milk supply again.

Good luck! Nursing was one of the best things I did with my daughter. We both benefited from it. I had always heard how "stern" the LLL can be --- but I found them to be wonderful.

S.

Have you been pumping to keep your milk flow up? And, what type of bitrth control are you on? I think they recommend the mini pill while breastfeeding, its only progestrin(sp?lol) no estrogen which I believe will effect the baby. I think even those affected my milk with #1, so i stuck with condoms until #2 was 15 months and stopped nursing. So, if that is the case you can try to restart nursing, however the baby may not latch on because he may be used to a bottle nipple. Buy, if you dont already have it, lansinoh brand lanolin cream. Its the only thing safe for baby when applied to nippies...and its a LIFESAVER! Good luck!

Hi there
I had real problems breastfeeding my first child. The pain was awful and the doctor wanted me to give up - that is without actually seeing if I was feeding correctly - which I wasn't. I got in touch with la leche league, who helped and encouraged me and I ended up feeding for 11 months. Until I was pregnant with the second! I think you should give it a go - your son is still very young and if the milk is still there why not? It's not easy with another sibling (to keep an eye on) but well worth it. Good luck!

There is a special pill that you need to be on if you are going to breast feed. You can't just breastfeed on any type of pill.....I don't remember its actual name but its often referred to as the "mini pill". My advice is if you really want to try again, stop your pill all together. I am not sure how it all works because I never breast feed, I tried but my daughter could not latch on....it was a problem with me, not her....but I am not sure if you can get enough after not doing it for so long or if it will come back. If you really want to know you should call your hospitals lactation consultant. Hope this helps you.

You can definately do this. I did the same thing and it was much easier when I tried again. The biggest problem was because of the c-section my milk didn't really come in so it was painful trying to nurse. But later it became easier. I think it was around 5 weeks when I started back up too.

Check with your OB on your BC pill, you will probably need to switch to the mini pill. I think it is wonderful that you want to try to breastfeed again. It definately can be done. I had a difficult start with my first and he eventually latched at 8 weeks old. Read all the info you can on nursing and get support from friends, family and La Leche League if you need to, you can do it. Good luck to you!

only safe on the mini pill- i'd talk to Dr before trying if your on a full dose pill

I would encourage you to rely on the advice of your doctor as to the safety of breastfeeding while on birth control pills. If the doctor gives you the go ahead, it is definitely worth giving this another try. The discomfort of a C-section is truly a bear, but with a supportive husband and I'm sure some very supportive friends, the difficulties could be managed.

I wish you all the best. Hope this helps.

I would not do it...too many risks.

It depends what kind of birth control pills you are using. Most are not recommended while breastfeeding, either because they decrease milk supply, or may not be safe for baby. I used the mini pill and successfully breastfed for one year and one week. I would discuss it with your doctor before you begin nursing, but there certainly are options out there in terms of birth control! Good luck!