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Birth Control While Nursing
I took the mini-pill while nursing my daughter and we just ended a year of successful nursing! I didn't notice any drop in milk supply but I was consistent ...
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- Dear L., I do hope you get the chance to read my response. Take my advice and DO NOT TAKE THE MINI PILL. Sorry for the caplock. The reason why I say this, is that ...
- with my daughter I did the POP ( pogesterone only pill). I never noticed any decrease in milk or side effects at all. I actually nursed her 20 mos. The only thing is y...
- I am using the IUD. I did have a little cramping, but it has gone away, but most of my friends that use the IUD have had no cramping. A little about me: I have ...
Spotting/bleeding While on Bc
Everyone reacts differently to birth control, so I hope you either wait this one out a little while longer, or switch to a pill that may not have the same ...
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- I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe for over a year now. The only times I've experienced spotting was when I missed a dose. I think this is due to the fact that the estrogen l...
- Hi L.,have you ever missed your pill in any cycle? if you are taking one pill everyday at the same time and you are having irregular bleeding after 16 months of use th...
- Hi L., Break-Thur bleeding is never fun, but it happens to most women, sometime in their lives. I experienced it while I was taking Yasmin as well as a couple oth...
Micronor Birth Control Pill
Do any of you take the Micronor (progestin only) birth control pill? ... But I took it for a little while when I wasn't nursing and spotted all the ...
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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 ...
Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding
I was on a progesterone only pill which is okay to use while breastfeeding. The one I used for ... THAT IS PROGESTERONE ONLY PILL WHILE I WAS BREASTFEEDING. ...
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- I would consider either the copper IUD which does not contain hormones but prevents pregnancy doctors are not sure exactly how, but it has been proven to work for deca...
- R., I am solely breastfeeding my 4 month old. I use micronor birth control pills. I have been using them since my 6 week check up. I have had no change in my milk s...
- I am currently breastfeeding and chose to have the Mirena IUD inserted a few weeks ago. It did not hurt to have it inserted but I did have some cramping for 2 days af...
On BC and Completely Missed Period, EPT Came Back negative..but Still Wondering
hello just to let you know i got pregnant while taking the pill with both my daughters. They never told me that taking some medications weaken the pill and ...
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- It happened to me also. It was about 2 months after I got married and it was not when I was really planning to be pregnant. It was a weird feeling. It wouldn't have be...
- Why would you ask a bunch of women this question?? Call your doctor!
- BC is highly effective; however the typical failure rate of the pill is 5%. The only way to be 100% sure if your pregnant or not, is a blood test. Please call your O...
Mini-pill Birth Control Question
My doctor recently gave me a prescription for the mini-pill as a birth control option while I am nursing. Normally you start the pill on the Sunday ...
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- I nursed my son until he was 9 mos old, and I didn't get my first period until he was 6 mos old. What did your doc suggest? Just remember, you still have to be extre...
- Hi P., Contratulations on your new baby! I started taking the mini-pill five weeks post-partum, per my OB's instructions. Check with your OB about when to start. Ba...
- When you breatsfeed you don't get your period regularly...if at all. I was on a mild birth control when I breastfed and I still didn't get my period the week I was su...
Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding
Has anyone taken regular birth control pills while breastfeeding? ... I went on the regular pill around 11 months, since I had dropped to 4 feedings a day, ...
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- I took the mini pill during all three of my childrens nursing. I started it with my girls (now 6/9)after the 6 week postpartum checkup and with my son at the same time...
- i would highly recommend using only physical barriers while breast feeding. khairete S.
- I went on the regular pill around 11 months, since I had dropped to 4 feedings a day, because we KNEW we didn't want more children and didn't want the rist. I was wil...
Ways to Encourage Child to Swallow Pill
Our son takes pill meds for epilepsy control and we got tired of breaking them open and mixing them with applesauce too For a while we kept the two halves ...
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- My son who is 9, just told me here about a month ago that it hurts to swallow his pills. He's on Strattera and there is no reason for it to hurt. He's just being stubb...
- Get a pill crusher. They have them at Snyders & Walgreens. For some reason, not Target... Super easy to use. Once it's crushed you can add it to a spoonful of hone...
- Hi K.! I have been around this block with my own child, but at a much younger age. He is now 13 but has been on ADHD medication since he was about 6. In the beginnin...
Can You Really Get Pregnant 2 Weeks After Stopping the Pill?
While we were in Las Vegas, while he had cancer, and while I was still on birth ... I got pregnant right away after stopping the pill...and I actually have ...
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- I think it could just be your body adjusting to the fact that you are no longer taking the pill.
- My daughter was conceived in a way that is very pertinent to your situation. My husband was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, and upon finding out, we ended up flyi...
- Dear M., I don't know anything about answering your question, but I just had to send my greetings, and I do love your husband's immediate decision to try again. Wh...
Can Your Birth Control Pills Make You Sick???
Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat before taking a pill. If I take 2 because I am behind, ...
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- Hi K., Yes, BCP can make you feel ill. I started some after I had my first and I felt horrible for a little while. You may need a different pill. Crysta
- Birth control pills can make you sick. I have the Mirena IUD because my pills caused migraines and constant stomach issues. If it continues call your doc. They may ...
- Whenever i have been off of birth control pills for a while, I have to make sure I eat before taking a pill. If I take 2 because I am behind, I am almost guaranteed t...
