Breastfeeding and Birth Control

Since you are about to go to your 5-week appt., you can ask your doctor or practioner which birth control method is best for you. They stay up-to-date on these things.

There is birth control pills that are safe when breastfeeding. IF you don't want to take the pill there is also and iud. Good Luck!

there is a birth control pill that i was given while nursing, that was safe. However the downside, it made my hair fall out in CLUMPS.....not worth it, I ended up with an IUC, called Mirena. MUCH nicer.

My husband and I chose to use condoms. Even the low dose birth control that is okay to take while breast feeding says it can decrease milk supply. Good Luck.

Hi A.,
I breastfed both of my children while taking a birth control pill and it was safe. So far, there have been no devastating developmental or mental effects. Both children (5yrs, 7 mos.) are healthy, extremely smart and alert. The pill is called Nor QD, it is a birth control pill. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Hi A.,
The method I used when I was breastfeeding my newborn was the Mirena IUD. It was safe and effective and I didn't have to worry about remembering to take it:) I hope this helps you...have a great day.

A.,

Micronor-- I think thats what I took when I was breastfeeding, it didn't affect the milk supply or anything. Hope this helps. congratulations on your new baby!!

M.

I use a diaphram. Hardly anyone uses one anymore, but I think they're great. At first it's a little tricky to insert, but once you get used to it, it's a piece of cake. I get pregnant really easily and have never had a slip up. However, I use it correctly and ALL the time. I ended up liking it so much, I never went back to the pill. Hope this helps.

I used the low dose birth control pill or mini-pill. This is a safe option for breastfeeding moms.

The low dose birth control pill worked for me, and I nursed for the first year with my second child.

Blessings.

I used the Minipill; I think it's called Joviet. It's for nusrsing mothers. You take it like the regular pill; it's really easy. Ask your doctor about it. In fact; they'll probably ask at your next appointment about birth control (they did at my 6 week appt).

Hi A.,

I would be very reluctant to take birth control if you are nursing. I started taking birth control after my first OB appointment after my son was born and my milk supply almost completely stopped. My lactation consultant told me that I should have never gone on the pill while nursing. I went off the pill and had to take a herbal supplement to get my supply back. Luckily it came back. I am still nursing and my son is 14 months. My husband and I are using condoms. Birth control affects everyone differently, but I was on the mini pill and it still affected my milk supply. I would really wait until you are no longer nursing to go back on the pill. Best of luck and congrats on your little one.

I also took the mini-pill...and there are several brands. The key I think is less estrogen, if I remember correctly.