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Birth Control

J.N. asks from Joplin

I have a dilemma in whether or not it would be best to go off my birth control. I was originally placed on it due to extremely heavy periods and severe cramping 10 ye...

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Breastfeeding and Birth Control

A.W. asks from Los Angeles

My amazing lil boy is quickly approaching 6 months and i would like to start taking birth control pills again... any suggestions on what to take? Is the mini pill the...

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Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding

V.M. asks from Norfolk

Hey Ladies! Has anyone taken regular birth control pills while breastfeeding? If so, was there any problem with continuing to breast feed? I am still breastfeeding my...

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Birth Control

C.S. asks from Killeen

Hi, My 2nd daughter is due any day now. I wanted not only my OB's opinion but that of other moms. My oldest daughter is 4 years old. For the past 4 years my hus...

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Breastfeeding / Birth Control / Ovulation

C.M. asks from St. Louis

I know I can get this info by googling it but figured I'd ask on here since I seem to get good, honest responses!! I am breastfeeding my 8 month old son and have n...

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Breastfeeding After Baby Is One Month on Birth Control

S.H. asks from Hartford

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 breastfeeding about 1 and 1/2 weeks into it...

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Breastfeeding and Birth Control

M.H. asks from York

Hello, I am nursing my 18 month old 2 times a day and my doctor wants to put me on birth control to help control very heavy periods. She wants me to take Quasense wh...

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Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding

R.G. asks from Los Angeles

My obgyn suggested I take a low dose birth control pill as soon as I started my daughter on solids. I am afraid this will decrease my milk production. And I'm a littl...

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Birth Control While Breastfeeding

H.H. asks from Washington DC

I have been considering going on birth control, specifically my doctor recommended Loestrin24? I have never taken BC meds while breastfeeding so was curious if anyone...

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Side Effects from Changing Birth Control Pills?

J.E. asks from Minneapolis

Has anyone experienced major side effects from changing their birth control pill? After I had my son and was nursing, my OB put me on a low-estrogen pill. My cycle ...

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  • build up your milk supply in 2 answers "They can also help you build up your milk supply again."
  • la leche league in 3 answers "I got in touch with la leche league, who helped and encouraged me and I ended up feeding ..."
  • progesterone only pill in 2 answers "I used the progesterone only pill as well."
  • took a low dose in 2 answers "I also took a low dose but I did have instant issues with supply and I'm a super lactator."
  • reduce your supply in 2 answers "... specifically, is an L3, mostly for the estrogen content (can reduce your supply ..."