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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 ...
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...
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...
Birth Control and Nursing
To my knowledge weening shouldn't make your birth control less effective. .... Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding ...
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- I am going through the same thing right now and my midwife (through the ob/gyn office) told me that the low-dose pill I am on now, Camilla, was not as effective when o...
- Hello! This is very interesting! I am taking the mini pill, too. Nursing an 8 week old. The doctor did not tell me that I would need to change anything if I stop nursi...
- Jen- My beautiful baby boy was concieved while nursing and on the pill- actually the night my husband and I decided NOt to have any more kids ( This weekend- IriSh Fes...
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 ...
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 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...
Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding
This might sound odd, but try going on birth control for a month or two on an estrogen birth control pill. Breastfeeding suppresses estrogen. ...
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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...
Breastfeeding and Pregnancy
They do make a low dose birthcontrol pill for breastfeeding moms or condoms. Good Luck! ... Breastfeeding is not a reliable method of birth control. ...
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- I breastfed exclusively as well ... all 5 children. The last two act almost like twins. When the baby was 4 months old, I had NOT started my period yet. I DID becom...
- As the other have said - YES!! My first was a fertility baby, then I got pregnant when she was 7 months old. No cycle, and breast feeding (although not exclusively. ...
- Hi A.. I haven't gotten pregnant while breastfeeding, but I have several friends who have--so I did a lot of research when my last son was born because I didn't want...
Wanting to Get pregnant...still Breastfeeding
But, I don't want to quit breastfeeding yet! Does anyone have any ideas on how ... Take birth control for a month. Also, just because you don't think you're ...
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- I've read about this, and I would definitely check in with your doctor, because research says that pregnancies that happen with less than 18 months of recovery time fr...
- Take birth control for a month. Also, just because you don't think you're fertile doesn't mean you're not.
- I don't have any helpful advice. My best friend got pregnant when her son was only 3 months old. Now that son does not get the attention and needs he deserves, seems ...
