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Concern About Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Read all 7 responses: "I am nursing my 4 1/2 month old baby and was on the mini pill until recently. Because of Postpartum Depression issues, my OB switched ...
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- I would call the doctor back and also your son's pediatrician. Definitely sounds like something is getting through to your son. Do you definitely need to take the BC...
- Personally I didn't take anything including aspirin while nursing. And if I had it to do over I still would not take anything. Doctors can not be sure of how medicine ...
- Hi M. - I would strongly suggest using Ortho Microner, the ONLY oral contraceptive for lactating moms, according to my OBGYN. I am currently on it and also used it wh...
Period While Still Breastfeeding?
This method of birth control is called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method or ... to directly breastfeed during the majority of feedings, as described above. ...
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- Yes it is normal. You have to be careful. You do ovulate when you are nursing. It is not a method of birth control by any means. I say this from 1)learning in classes ...
- Breastfeeding is up to 98% effective as a natural contraceptive for up to six months after childbirth if your period has not returned. This method of birth control is ...
- Mine doesn't quit just because I am breastfeeding.
Progesterone Only Birth Control Pills and Decrease in Milk Supply
Your milk supply does decrease during your period! ... Birth Control While Breast Feeding ... Breastfeeding and Birth Control - Decrease in Milk Supply ...
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- Hi Ali! The exact same thing happened to me. I started the progesterone only pills when my son was two months. I got what seemed like my period and noticed my milk ...
- I had a very similar issue. From what I read, your milk supply decreases when you get your period. It will pick back up a few days later. It is scarey when it happens ...
- The herb blessed thistle and especially fenugreek will increase your milk supply. the fenugreek will also help w/ gas and stomach issues. I would stop taking the pills...
Birth Control While Nursing
My third child I was fixed during delivery so I didn't have to worry this time. Good luck to you. :) ... Next question: Birth Control While Breast Feeding ...
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- Dear L., I do hope you get the chance to read my response. Take my advice and DO NOT TAKE THE MINI PILL. Sorry for the caplock. The reason why I say this, is that ...
- with my daughter I did the POP ( pogesterone only pill). I never noticed any decrease in milk or side effects at all. I actually nursed her 20 mos. The only thing is y...
- I am using the IUD. I did have a little cramping, but it has gone away, but most of my friends that use the IUD have had no cramping. A little about me: I have ...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Read all 13 responses: "I am looking for a birth control method that is safe while breastfeeding. I am coming up to my six week appointment and I would like ...
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- I also took the mini-pill...and there are several brands. The key I think is less estrogen, if I remember correctly.
- 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 m...
- 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;...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
So if you can figure out a way to make a long stretch during the day or night and keep doing ... For many women breastfeeding is a natural birth control. ...
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- For many women breastfeeding is a natural birth control. God made our bodies this way for our own protection. I suggest you wait another 3 months. When your child i...
- The answer is a definite yes, you can get pregnant while breastfeeding. A long time ago, I got pregnant with #3 while breastfeeding #2 and had no period between. Morni...
- C G, I got pregnant while breastfeeding, at the time, my 7 month old and had not gotten my period back yet. He was still getting up in the night as well. When I found...
Pregnancy Symptoms While Breast Feeding
Also, our bodies go totally out-of-whack during and after having a baby, ... Breast feeding isn't birthcontrol and it is possible to become pregnant while ...
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- I have not experienced this myself, but have two friends and a grandmother that did become pregnant while breast feeding. You should call your doctor about your sympt...
- I have a sister who got pregnant while she was breastfeeding. For some women, breastfeeding is good birth control, for others it's not. I would take a test or see yo...
- I felt sick when i was breast feeding but wasn't pregnant. Breast feeding isn't birthcontrol and it is possible to become pregnant while breast feeding. I would take a...
Nursing and the Pill
So you can basically rely on the breastfeeding as birth control ... than using chemical birth control I use either a diaphragm or condom during times I am ...
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- Hi, M.! Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl. I have a 2 year old daughter who is the joy of my life. I breastfed her as well. 8 weeks after giving birth, I,...
- I can't tell you how bad an experience I had on the pill. It screwed up my hormones big time. The pill is not for everyone. You may want to consider another more he...
- I took the Camilla mini-pill after my daughter was born and had no side effects whatsoever. My milk supply was fine too. I stopped taking it to get pregnant. My und...
Birth Control While Breastfeeding
Read all 27 responses: "I recently had my second child (2 months old) and intend to breastfeed for a year. My second child was conceived while I was ...
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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.
Birth Control
Birth Control - Kingston, PA. Hi everyone. I am breastfeeding my first baby, ... I have had no problems with it in during intercourse, my hubby says he ...
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- Hello L., I took seasonale http://www.seasonale.com/ but if you go to that site they have another one to choice from also. I never had any problems I took it for a...
- I was on the nuva ring. My docotor told me that i was not able to be on the nuva and breast feed. The IUD's not sure about. Just like with any form of birth control it...
- try looking into the inplanon. It's a new birthctol they inplant into your skin. It doesnt hurt at all. I barely even kno its there.
