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Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
There are birth control pills that are specially formulated for breast feeding women. They are called "mini pills" or POP's- progesterone only pills. ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Birth Control While Breastfeeding
My OB recommended putting me on a progestron birth control pill (I think it's ..... Micronor is the only birth control safe to use while breastfeeding. ...
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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.
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
Good Birth Control Pill
Apr 26, 2009 ... they put me on the only pill that I could take that was safe for breast feeding..." ... But when your done nursing you will need to take a stronger pill , ... I will never go back to Birth control Pills. ...
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- There is a new implantable birth control that is like Norplant. Ask your doctor about that, it is good for 3 years?
- I was on Yasmin for over 3 years and never had any ill side effects. It is a bit pricey so check with your insurance. My insurance doesn't cover enough to make it affo...
- I have a Mirena IUD and I love it. I have forgetten that it is in there. I will never go back to Birth control Pills. This is so much easier. I was able to get it done...
Plan B While Breastfeeding
Jul 3, 2009 ... I breastfed my daughter for 4 1/2 months while on the mini pill and everything ... Still Nursing 12-Month Old, Birth Control Pill Safe? ...
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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. ...
