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Birth Control Advice
I breastfed my boys exclusively and asked my OB for birth control at 7 ... My doctor said that no birth control pills is safe for breastfeeding mothers. ...
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- I didnt have any side effects to it, but It made me nervous since it isnt so effective (only 87%)so we used a condom with it.
- I used it and did not have a decrease in milk supply either. But after about a month I started to spot almost weekly, when I went off it I stopped spotting and didn't ...
- Oh, so micronor is safe for breastfeeding mother? My doctor said that no birth control pills is safe for breastfeeding mothers. I use condoms instead.
Breast Feeding and Birth Control
Read all 10 responses: "I wanted to know if anyone knows what kind of birth control is safe to use while you breastfeed? I know that there is a certain pill ...
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- An alternative to hormonal birth control which can have many undesirable side affects is charting or natural family planning. This is what we use. There are some books...
- The IUD is something you cannot have put in until your child is eight weeks old (it's not for the child's sake but for your body's). Your body needs that time to heal ...
- My doctor recommended that I go on the "mini-pill". It has no estrogen, but is effective, and my son is very healthy to this date.
Birth Control Options
I had a baby 3.5 months ago and am still breastfeeding. So, can anyone recommend a good birth control pill? I haven't been on the pill in years so I don't ...
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- S., I don't have any advice for you, but I wanted to tell you I had a similar experience. I tried the Mirena and hated it. If I had known how much it was going to h...
- A good alternative to using chemical birth control is called NFP (Natural Family Planning) unfortunately, most dr.s are not taught the truth about this all natural met...
- I had my mirena placed 8 weeks after my first son was born. (I'm curious about the women who's doctors wouldn't do it -- the mirena is especially good for postpartum ...
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...
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...
Mini-pill Birth Control
Oct 29, 2009 ... Mini-pill Birth Control. Hi there.... my doctor put me on the mini-pill since I was breastfeeding my son (I am now postpartum about 10 weeks ...
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- I was on the low-dose pill while nursing b/c my doctor was concerned that I would get pregnant too quickly after a c-section. The pill worked, but there were months...
- Hi C., I took the mini-pill while breastfeeding both of my children (the first for 11 1/2 months, the second for 13 months) and with my first, I got my period around ...
- Hi C.- I too went on the mini pill after I had my daughter.I seriously felt like I bled for 8 weeks straight. I hated it! I only lasted 2 months then switched to regul...
Breastfeeding and the Pill
My doctor told me if I used birth control while breast feeding that it could hinder my milk production. So I chose not to use any birth control. ...
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- L., im not sure what IUD they recommended, but i use the mirena, its an iud, when i got it, i was still nursing and i love it, of course like any bit=rth control, it h...
- Make sure you take the pill at the exact same time every day. It doesnt offer the same effectiveness as the combine pills do. There is no wiggle room with the mini-pil...
- The progesterone only pills have been shown to have better outcomes for breastfeeding moms, BUT even those can diminish your milk supply. The shot is NOT a good optio...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... Birth Control While Breastfeeding · 27 · Regular Birth Control Pill or "Lo" Kind? ...
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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 After Baby Is One Month on Birth Control
Read all 14 responses: "I had my son November 19 2007. I tried hard to breastfeed but with all the pain and frustration of the c-section i stopped ...
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- It depends what kind of birth control pills you are using. Most are not recommended while breastfeeding, either because they decrease milk supply, or may not be safe ...
- I would not do it...too many risks.
- I would encourage you to rely on the advice of your doctor as to the safety of breastfeeding while on birth control pills. If the doctor gives you the go ahead, it is ...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
That birth control is made just for breastfeeding mothers. ..... Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding ...
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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...
