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getting pregant while breastfeeding

by vansin, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
Hi,
I had a baby last year (Nov) and I was wondering if it is possible to still get pregant while I'm still breast feeding my new born?
Member Comments (6)

by Steph626, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
To: It's possible
Many women do not ovulate while breastfeeding full-time, but from what I understand it definitely is still possible (esp. if you aren't bfing exclusively), and if you want to avoid a pregnancy right now you should be using birth control (the mini pill, IUD's and barrier methods are all o.k. while breastfeeding, though the first two would be through your OB).

by pixijal, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
I got pregnant with my son while nursing at 7 months.  We never used b/c.  Your not 100% safe, but if you are full time nursing around the clock, you chances are slim.  I didn't use b/c at all while nursing my son (for 12 months).  I had my first cycle around 9 months, and was careful after that.

by anxiousmomtobe?, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
To: vansin
Very possible.  I have a friend who has boys 10 months apart because she thought she was safe.

by kellym, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
What about if you are exclusivelyl breastfeeding and had your first AF?  I just had my first AF and my 2-weeks ago and am exclusively bf.  I guess that would mean I am ovulating??

by taysmommy, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
i was trying to wean my dd for about 3 days, i failed=( she won me over, but im ttc now and i ovulated this month, and i am currently breastfeeding exclusily still, i know....its time to stop, but anyways, YES you can ovulate while breastfeeding, so beware if your trying not to, breastfeeding is NOT a full proof bc

by pixijal, Jan 30, 2007 12:00AM
To: kellym
Yes, your ovulating...this is when I got pg with my son.  My daughter was 7 months old!  
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