So it just dawned on me...

jss1482 · March 2013

You can't take birth control when breast feeding, can you?

burneyonboard · March 2013

You can it will effect your milk supply. I did the paraguard IUD which is hormone-free.

OhSewCrafty · March 2013

It depends on what kind of birth control it is. I'm going to be getting Mirena at 7 or 8 weeks postpartum because its not related to any kind of supply issues. Talk to your OB or midwife - they'll know best.

AnnieJar · March 2013

You can take the mini pill. That doesn't cause problems with supply or get into your milk. I took it and EBF my son and he ended up nursing until 18 months. I also didn't get a period for over a year after he was born, which was awesome and was probably d

Bink720 · March 2013

I'm doing an IUD this time. But I nursed DS and used the mini pill. It's supposed to be effective when used in combination with breastfeeding. Talk to your OB or MW about what options would be right for you.