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Birth Control

How long after giving birth did you go on birth control and what method did you use? Also, is it safe to begin birth control while breastfeeding?
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I breastfeed and was placed on the Mirena at 8 weeks post partum.
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I was 3  weeks postpartum  when i started my Depo-Provera Shot
Most doctors wait the 6  weeks postpartum  to start birthcontrol  on ladies  who breast feed. I didnt breastfeed my son
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