Conception while Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding / Birth Control / Ovulation
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on April 27, 2010
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I know I can get this info by googling it but figured I'd ask on here since I seem to get good, honest responses!!
I am breastfeeding my 8 month old son and have ne...
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- I had trouble getting pregnant the first time, and never had a period while breastfeeding till 14.5 months. I had been taking the pill, but figured it wasn't really w...
- be careful on missing pills life was so hectic that I forgot as well and I'm feeding my 10month old. After he was born my dr recommended an IUD and it didn't effect br...
- With my 1st, I got pregnant while on the pill. I did not realize I was pregnant until about 5 months along. I was young and not paying much attention and overtired. I ...
Trying to Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by R.S. from Miami
on November 10, 2008
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My last question in the subject area got cut off. I was just wondering if any one was 42 and over got pregnant while breastfeeding? I am not pregnant but would like ...
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- Hi R., I got pregnant with my second while breastfeeding my first and I am 40 and just gave birth to my second two weeks ago. My son was 10 months old when I got pr...
- I am 34 & just got pregnant breast feeding!! So it can happen. My son just turned 1 last week. I weaned him b/c I worried about anything happening to the unborn bab...
- I have read that you can get pregnant while breastfeeding.
Birth Control While Breastfeeding
Asked by S.W. from San Francisco
on August 18, 2008
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I recently had my second child (2 months old) and intend to breastfeed for a year. My second child was conceived while I was breastfeeding my first child, so I am defi...
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- Micronor is the only birth control safe to use while breastfeeding. It is very low dose though, so you must be careful to take it the SAME TIME every day or it is not ...
- I've been on Micronor after each of my three babies, and I've nursed each for a year. I never had any problems or side effects, nor did the babies.
- The only thing that I noticed while taking birth control pills was that in decreased my milk supply. I since had an IUD inserted and don't notice a thing.
Started Period While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.A. from Reno
on May 20, 2010
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Ok I have been breastfeeding my son for 6 months now and had no sign of a period. Then all of a suddent today my period started. Is this something that's normal or sho...
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- Nursing does inhibit your period coming back but once baby is nursing less often you can get it back at any time. Like the previous poster said they have to be nursin...
- I got mine when my son was 3 months old. It depends on your body - some women won't get a period while nursing, others are ovulating regularly. It doesn't say anythi...
- Totally normal! Mine came back around 5.5 months while exclusively breastfeeding my son. That was close to the peak of my breastmilk production. I googled the s...
Need Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by T.M. from Spokane
on April 21, 2008
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Hello,
I have been sucessfully breastfeeding my daughter since she was born a month ago (3-20-08). My problem is, (like a lot of mothers I'm sure) is that I don't ...
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- If she is having wet and poopy diapers, she's getting enough. Sounds like you have a pretty nice schedule! I would have loved to go 6 hours at night!!! I usually on...
- Brewer's Yeast is a wonderful suppliment.Not only does it help with milk production it is a great source of "B" vitamins, that is good for energy. I wouldn't be conce...
- You are probably fine, if you are really worried, take her to the pediatrician to be weighed, but the good sign is plenty of wet & dirty diapers. Her feeding schedule ...
Birth Control While Breastfeeding
Asked by L.S. from New York
on January 18, 2010
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My baby is 5 months old and I'm hoping to continue breastfeeding for his first year. I need to start on birth control, but I'm concerned that the pill will cut down my...
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- Hi L., I've been on Camilla since my son was about 8 weeks old. I'm still nursing and pumping every day (I pump about 8 oz at a time, 3 times a day, and breastfeed...
- I started on Camilla when my son was a few months old and I am still on it. I only nurse before bed or if he is sick (he's 22 months old) but I have nursed continuosly...
- If you are exclusively breastfeeding (meaning no pumping, just feeding from the breast) look up lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM). Progesterone only form of birth c...
Becoming Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by N.W. from Anchorage
on November 16, 2008
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I have been exclusively breastfeeding my son who is 4-1/2 months old. During the last 3-4 weeks I've been having cramps (menstrual type cramps). They always come on ...
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- Hello N., Congratulations on exclusively breastfeeding! That is such an important job. Now then, as for the cramps and your concern of pregnancy. First of all if...
- Hi, I have felt the same things. Although, both times when I took the pregnancy test, it was positive. I cried with the 3rd positive test, as I had a toddler, a 3 1/...
- You CAN ovulate while breastfeeding - I don't care how many months it has been. That said, I don't know if your cramps mean anything. Wait a week and do another preg...
Breastfeeding and Wanting to Get Pregant
Asked by S.K. from Cleveland
on January 14, 2008
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has anyone tried getting prego while breastfeeding? i haven't gotten a period so haven't a clue when fertile times would be, if any. i worked for an OB for 5 yrs and k...
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- Hi S., I can't tell you the science behind it but it certainly possible. My second and third pregnancies happened while I was still nursing. I did not get my peri...
- I discovered that I was 2 months pregnant 5 months after giving birth to my daughter. She was exclusively breastfed from birth, but upon discovering that I was pregna...
- I was nursing my 2nd baby exclusively from birth and using a barrier method and got pregnant with baby #3 when baby #2 was 6 months old. I nursed for the first two mon...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Asked by E.B. from Duluth
on January 22, 2010
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Hi moms,
My husband and I are working on getting pregnant with #3. This will be my fourth pregnancy, and it seems like it's taking longer than normal. With my other...
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- My situation is a little bit different than yours but I was unable to get pregnant while I was breastfeeding my son. I had not gotten my period back yet though and my...
- I got pregnant while breastfeeding my almost 2 year old. I even did it at night occassionally and I guess that is supposed to be the deciding factor as to whether or ...
- I just wanted to respond to the getting your period so soon postpartum. I did at about 12 weeks out with an exclusively breastfed baby. I was pregnant at six months po...
When Did Your Period Return If Exclusively Breastfeeding?
Asked by C. from Chicago
on December 11, 2006
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My daughter is 5 months old and exclusively breastfeed. I woke up this morning and was bleeding - I assume this is the beginning of my period again. Is it normal for...
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- I breastfed, and I got my first period around 9 months. My sister in law breastfeeds too, and she got hers at 5 months (of course she was mad). Everyone is different...
- I got my period 6 weeks after my delivery too and I've had my period like clockwork same time, day, etc. since then. My daughter is now almost 18 months old and we're...
- Hi! I got mine about 9 months post-partum, but i wouldn't worry, every woman is different, and I haven't heard anything negative about this, I would think you are okay.
