Questions in the
Maternal and Child Health Forum
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Subject: Re: Could I be pregnant? I had a baby 9 months ago. I breastfeed for the first three months. I was also put on the pill. Ever since my baby was born my periods have not yet been regular. My doctor said your period after breastfeeding could be irregular for up to a year after breastfeeding. I am currently on Zoloft for a bad case of postpardum depression. And to be honest I have never taken my birth control pills regularly. (I've been on the same pack of pills for 3 1\2 months) I am not 2 weeks late if my periods were regular. I have gone into the doctor's office 3 months in a row for preg. tests. I don't want to bother them again if I do not have to. I have been getting some symptoms of pregnancy, but they also can be dismissed as the starting of a period. SHould I wait a little longer? What do you think?
______ When you are taaking birth control pills it is very important to take them every day for them to be effective. By skipping days, you will naturally have irregular bleeding from not taking the pills. It is possible for you to be pregnant. You need to talk to your provider about this, and have a discussion about whether this is the best birth control option for you. This information is provided as general medical education only. Please discuss your case with your provider. Keyword: birth control pills
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