Taking Birth Control while breastfeeding?

amandabrideoct2008

My DS is almost 8 weeks old and my OB just gave me a prescription for birth control. When reading the warnings though I saw that it says the drug will come out in breast milk. My doctor never mentioned any concerns so I assume he is ok with me taking it. Have any of you run into this concern?

MelTwe

I think the only birth control that is safe while BF is the mini pill.  If you have a prescription for something else, I would verify with the doc first.

ZAngel

I read that the regular pill can decrease your milk supply.  I would definitely talk to your doctor.  I was told the mini pill is safe.

haleymay18

I am on the mini pill. Hasn't hurt my milk supply, I think only the regular hormone pill does that.

 

rebeccaontherocks

Only BC pills with estrogen in them cause BF problems.  Did your OB know you were nursing or even ask?  Mine asked and then prescribed the "mini" pill.

ashleyandbrian

Other thing to make sure you are aware of is that you take the mini pill at the exact same time every day. There is a much better likelihood of getting pregnant on the mini pill than the regular pill. I sucked taking the pill in general so I got an IUD instead.