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Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... Micronor is only good if you're exclusively breastfeeding. Otherwise, it's not very ...
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- Beware of progestin only. I took it in a natural form and put myself into a menopause state. Balance is everything.
- I'm taking progestin only (generic version of Micronor - Camila) due to nursing. So far I haven't had any issues. I'm 29 with a 6 m.o., if that makes a difference.
- My best friend was on Micronor while she was nursing her then 11 month old daughter (she wanted the reduced level of hormones because of the nursing). Oops - she got ...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Breastfeeding and Birth Control. My amazing lil boy is quickly approaching 6 months and i would like to start taking birth control pills again... any ...
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- When my son was born my doctor gave me a prescription for progestrone birth control. I believe that is what it was. I think you want to stay away from birth control th...
- Hi I think it depends on if you are nursing or not. If you are not nursing you can use any kind of birth control. If you are still nursing I think the mini pill is ...
- Have you considered an IUD? You sound like a good candidate for one. Thinking that I could not become pregnant again after my first child was born (due to age and me...
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...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Yes I am on birth control while breastfeeding. Like PP said, it is the mini-pill (or progesterone only pill). Even though it is not supposed to decrease ...
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- My OB put me on the generic of Micronor (Joviette). I am having some decrease in supply, but not certain if it is because of the pill or if it is because I am at the ...
- Birth control can/will affect your supply...even the mini-pill. Best to go the natural family planning route while you are breastfeeding.
- I started taking Micronor when my son was 9 months old and continued nursing him until he was 2 1/2 and never had any supply problem. You do need to be a good pill ta...
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. ...
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...
Birth Control While 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 ...
