My friend thinks otherwise, He thinks it is even more likely to concieve during this period
2006-08-07 00:33:40 · 8 answers · asked by Logoligi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
It is for some women, after a religious breastfeeding schedule. But failure rates are high, thus it can never be a recommended form of contraception. It is a form of hormonal contraception for those who successfully implement it, but since this is one of the more "natural" methods of contraception, it very difficult to be certain of its effectiveness.
2006-08-07 01:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by bentong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no and no! Not only am I a medical professional, but when I had my oldest, my older, well-meaning OB/Gyn told me that I shouldn't worry about the pill, and since I was breastfeeding exclusively, I could not get pregnant again. Although I was skeptical, I took their advice, and by the time my little girl was eight weeks, I was pregnant again! And I hadn't even had a period! Don't rely on this for birth control. For married women who have had children, a good option is an IUD. You can't mess it up, it is always there, and no hormonal side effects!!! I had much better luck with this, and it did not interfere with my milk supply. Breastfeeding does not always work for everyone as a birth control method. It doesn't matter how often you breastfeed, either. I fed every two hours, day and night. Then I had to breastfeed two when the next one came around!!! I was exhausted. If you don't want to have another one yet, try something else.
2006-08-07 03:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In countries where women normally breastfeed exclusively for extened periods of time it acts as a natural form of contraception by suppressing the menstal cycle leaving a gap of around 2 years between pregnancies. So if a woman did this she would probably not ovulate for a few months after birth however this would depend on her fertility and health. It is not a guaraneed method espeshially so extra precautions should be taken if you dont want her to get pregnant. Also please remember that women ca be extra fertile a few weeks after the birth of their baby espeshially if not breast feeding.
2006-08-07 00:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain conditions that must be met for breastfeeding to be used as birth control. The mother must meet ALL the following conditions:
Baby must be EXCLUSIVELY breastfeeding on cue day and night - no supplements, no solids, etc. Baby should also not be going long periods between nursing sessions. Night nursing is a big key to preventing a mother's return to fertility.
Baby must be LESS THAN 6 months of age.
Mother must not have seen the return of her periods yet.
If ALL of those conditions are met, breastfeeding is as good as condoms at preventing pregnancy.
NO method of birth control is 100% unless you count abstinance! They all have a failure rate.
2006-08-07 01:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful, most people will say that yes it is a form of contraception. i have a 6 year old son that says it's not. his sis is 7 and i was breast feeding.
2006-08-07 00:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by notyours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people use it as a method of contraception. it halts ovulation. but you shouldn't rely on it as it isn't 100 percent
2006-08-07 00:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by Bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some say so but there is no guarantee ofcourse.ı may say it is possible but ı think it may have something to do with the gens.
so still be cautious.
2006-08-07 00:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by MORTİCİA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all.
search google for articles abt the topic , youll get plenty.
http://www.fhi.org/en/RH/Pubs/factsheets/breastfeeding.htm
2006-08-07 02:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by pinkcloud2015 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋