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birth control pills during breastfeeding

Birth Control One Year Later and Still Breastfeeding - Mini-pill or Nuva Ring?

I am still breastfeeding several times daily (4-5 times during the day and .... I should mention, however, that many birth control pills are too strong for ...

Birth Control Advice

My OB/GYN gave me a prescription for Micronor birth control pills--he stated that they are the only ones safe for use while breastfeeding. ...

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 ...

Breastfeeding After Baby Is One Month on Birth Control

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 ...

Erratic Periods During Weaning

I have also been on the progesterone only birth control pill since..." ... Erratic Periods During Weaning. I have been breastfeeding for the past year. ...

Good Birth Control Pill

Apr 26, 2009 ... I will never go back to Birth control Pills. This is so much easier. I was able to get it done in one office visit without any meds. ...

Pregnancy Symptoms While Breast Feeding

I was on the mini pill and breast-feeding for the first year and i did have .... Breast feeding isn't birthcontrol and it is possible to become pregnant ...

Birth Control While Also Taking Antibiotics!

I got pregnant right after my honeymoon while taking the regular birth control pill and antibiotics. Also, when that child was 6 months old I found out I ...

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo

I worked in OB/GYN for many years and we did not prescribe 'regular' birth control pills to breastfeeding moms. You should be on estrogen only pills. ...

Daughter Is Almost 9 Months and Still No Period.....?

The prolactin that you produce during breastfeeding inhibits ovulation, ... (not an artificial one from birth control pills) she has to ovulate first. ... Just use birth control if you are not ready for another, to be on the safe side! ...

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