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Birth Control Pill - Which One Should I Go On?
I do not need a mini-pill any more since I am not breastfeeding. I wish to switch to a "regular" birth control pill because I do not like some of the side ...
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- Talk to your doctor about Mirena. I actually managed to get pregnant while on the patch and after my daughter was born, I had my doctor put in Mirena ... haven't had ...
- Before I became pregnant I was on the patch (ortho-evra) and loved it. I found that I did not like the pill because of forgetting or that it made me very emotional. Yo...
- I would stay away from hormones as much as possible. I had a stroke in my early thirties that was attributed to being on birth control. If you have genetics that make...
Breastfeeding and the Pill Safe?
There is a progestin only pill that is safe for use when breastfeeding. The brand name is Micronor ... Anybody Taking Errin or Micronor Birth Control Pills? ...
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- Nursing will cause you to stop to menstrating, especially if your are nursing and not supplementing with bottles. So you really don't need to worry about birth control...
- L., I agree with others. Breastfeeding mothers shouldn't be on the pill. My doctor told me I shouldn't take it because it can decrease my supply and also change the...
- There is a progestin only pill that is safe for use when breastfeeding. The brand name is Micronor and the generic is Jolivette. Once you stop breastfeeding, your do...
Breastfeeding While on the Pill
She had to stop taking the pill until she was completely done breastfeeding. I'm pro-breastfeeding, so I would suggest maybe another form of birth control ...
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- My midwife told me that being on the regular pill and breastfeeding can cause enlarged breasts in the baby. I have no idea how much milk they have to be drinking for t...
- The whole thing about regular birth control is the drying up of your milk. But if you wanted to wean at nine months your fine. Thats only a month away. As far as th...
- Hi, I was told the only safe pill while beastfeeding is the mini pill (nor qd). I would wait until your daughter is completly weaned. Good Luck
Concern About Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Concern About Breastfeeding and Birth Control. I am nursing my 4 1/2 month old baby and was on the mini pill until recently. ...
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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...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... I did switch to my normal birth control when I stopped breastfeeding because ...
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- I have the Mirena too (like the the Mom below) It is Progesterone only and I have had no issues with it and most B/C makes me super sick!! Maybe look in to it sense i...
- Hi If you are looking to take as few outside hormones as possible, here is another option: natural family planning - completely free of artifical / outside hormones. ...
- Thats kind of funning because in the past 6 1/2 years those are the only 2 birth controls I have been on. I was on the Micronor when I was breastfeeding my 6 year old...
Plan B While Breastfeeding
Jul 3, 2009 ... Just like any other form of birth control pills, ... I breastfed my daughter for 4 1/2 months while on the mini pill and everything seemed ...
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- I took it when breastfeeding my first son...I know that it's more important with the mini pill than the regular pill not to skip...they even recommend you take it a th...
- I don't know about it with breastfeeding, but it's a very high potency of birth control... it's basically one full month worth of control in one or two tablets... I wo...
- Hi C., Are you exclusively breastfeeding? Every 2-4 hours without going more than 6 hours at night? If you said yes then you are highly unlikely to get pregnant. ...
Mini Pill While Breastfeeding
I took the mini pill while breastfeeding and had no problems at all! In fact, I pumped while I was ... Still Nursing 12-Month Old, Birth Control Pill Safe? ...
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- Hi S., I took the mini pill while nursing my daughter and I didn't have any problems at all. I pumped and nursed like I always had and it really didn't seem to hurt ...
- I took the mini pill while breastfeeding and had no problems at all! In fact, I pumped while I was at work and was producing a lot more milk than my daughter was drink...
- I took it and did not have any problems at all drying up! Just depends on your body!
Birth Control One Year Later and Still Breastfeeding - Mini-pill or Nuva Ring?
Read all 11 responses: "My daughter just turned one year old. A little over a month ago, my pharmacy switched the manufacturer of my birth control mini-pill ...
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- My friend and I had heard great things about the ring so we both tried it. After about 3 months I felt like I was going crazy. My friend also had alot more mood swing...
- I just wanted to tell you that the Nuva Ring is not all its cracked up to be. I used it for several months after having my daughter and absolutely detested it. The rin...
- Personally, If you are breastfeeding, I would recommend a non-Rx form of birth control. Condoms work great and don't flood your system w/foreign unnatural activity. W...
Question About Breastfeeding and Pregnacy
Worry can be quite a big birth control pill. First step is, stop worrying and enjoy breastfeeding your baby. As far as wither it prevents pregnancy or not ...
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- Yes you can get pregnant while breastfeeding.
- C.- I can tell you with absolute certainty that breastfeeding does NOT prevent pregnancy. I was breastfeeding my second son when I got pregnant last year. If you ...
- from my expreance no it does not keep you from getiing preg i nursed my last son for 2 1/2 yrs and got preg with my lil girl at the same time.. good luck
Birth Control While Breastfeeding
Next question: Breastfeeding and Birth Control ... Mini-pill Birth Control ... the birth control pill · how to breastfeeding ...
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- Whatever you decide, do something. I nursed my daughter and was really bad about remembering to take my pill too, so we put it in God's hands, whoops. We had trouble...
- I agree with the mini-pill idea. I took the mini-pill from when I got married up until I wanted to concieve and had no negative side effects. I started the mini-pill...
- Have you thought about an IUD? I am 3 months post-partum and nursing and scheduled for an IUD later this month. My doctor tells me that it won't affect my milk and I ...
