Bfing/pumping & BC?

[mamaofonetrying42]

Can you take BC and bfeed/pump????

[connorethansmom]

Yes, you can have an IUD.  I didn't have any problems with milk supply or anything and no periods!  I managed to nurse exclusively for 6 months then supplement with food until 18 months - no formula!  I have heard some women talk about milk supply issues, but I never had that problem.  There are so many other things that can cause milk supply issues that I doubt the IUD or the mini-pill would be the culprit.  Good luck.

[mamaofonetrying42]

Oh really.....I can have the IUD and bfeed??? that is what I want to get back on, I had it after I had my son....

[connorethansmom]

I used the Mirena IUD and breastfed just fine for 18 months.  It was painful putting in, but not all women experience that.  I had it inserted at 6 weeks postpardom and then removed a year and half later to try for number two.  I had one cycle and then was pregnant.  While on Mirena I did not have any periods either.  After I have this little one, I am going to do it again.  It can only last 5 years and does have some hormones in it.

[mamaofonetrying42]

Thanks. Is there anything else that can be use? I hear the the mini pill you have to take everyday at the same time Or it wont work?

[LosingMyMindInGA]

They are called POP's: Progesterone Only Pills or Mini Pills.  I was on them while breastfeeding my youngest.  I stayed on those until I stopped bf'ing and was switched to a more powerful bc pill.  POP's are completly safe from what I've been told and I had no ill effects from them.  

[nikko*ttc]

Yes you can, but you want to stay away from the estrogen based birth control options, they can mess with your milk supply.

[DollChina]

Yes, you can it's called the mini-pill.  Talk with your ob and he/she will tell you about it.

[mamaofonetrying42]

I alway though you couldnt be......but then I think there is a Low dose One. IDK

Help?

[irrelevance]

Hey that's a good question! I never thought about that. I would assume so though, since most Dr.s suggest birth control shortly after having a baby. Mine did, and he knows I'm breastfeeding. I'm not on it yet though but I'm curious what others have to say about this...