I just had my son a little over two months ago....My dr put me on birth control and told us to wait two weeks..well my husband wouldn't/couldn't wait and we waited only one week before having unprotected sex.....i am breastfeeding....and i haven't had a period yet....is there anyway i could be pregnant again? I didn't think much of it but the other day someone asked me if i was because of the way i've been acting....and then i realized that i did have some of the symtoms. My husband thinks there is no way because i'm breastfeeding...i'm scared that there is a way and that i am...but i'm not sure when to take the pregnancy test? So i guess my question is....could i be pregnant again? Is it normal to not have a period? And when should i take a pregnancy test?
2006-10-05 11:03:36 · 17 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
take a test and see your ob
2006-10-05 11:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding is not a sure fire way to prevent pregnancy. I would go ahead and take a home test then it it's neg. wait a week or so and take agian. If you still feel like you are pregnant Than visit your OB Staying on birthcontrol can cause problem with a pregnancy depending on your dose.
I am sorry you are having to worry your way through this right now. If you are really concerned Don't torture yourself and go to the Ob or a clinic and get a blood test to check. You could be experiencing a bit of post partum depression and excessive worry will make it worse. take care of yourself.
2006-10-05 11:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ann D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though breastfeeding may be protectivr against becoming pregnant
(increases prolactin levels which may interfere with the implantation of a fertilized egg), it is not 100% (that's why OB's also recommend birth control)
- my wife was an "Irish twin" (she and her sister were born 10 months apart ans her mom breast fed). I would take a presgnancy test and go back to your obstetrician, Good luck.
( were you on the Pill - and told not to start it until 2 weeks?)
2006-10-05 11:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by pedidoc43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometime's ur breastfeeding could take affect on your period.Don't worry but be careful,my cousin was going through the same thing but the dr said it was just the breastfeeding,then coming to find out she was pregnant.
2006-10-05 11:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by Sister Queen Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea you could be...just because you're breatfeeding doesnt mean you can't get pregnant. I think that's just and old wives tale. Call the dr and ask them if they can do some blood work if you're worried about it. Or take the test now and if it's negative retest in a couple of weeks. Good luck
2006-10-05 11:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that when you breastfeed it intrupts your mens cycle causing you not to have one. As far as you being pregnant again it is very possible because you are still pretty fertile after giving birth I think. Your mood could be a case of the baby blues.. I would wait a little longer then speak to your ob/gyn about it. Good Luck.. :)
2006-10-05 11:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by carrie_lape 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are your most fertile shortly after giving birth or having an abortion. Just because you are breast feeding, means nothing. You could be reacting from the birth and having the begining affect of post pardoem symdrom. Take a test it will put your mind at ease.
2006-10-05 11:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by Larry A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is s common misconception that you can not get pregnant while breast feeding.
You definitely could be pregnant, the best thing is to get to the doctor. You didn't say what kind of bc the doc gave you, but you should get tested before you do anyting that can harm the baby.
2006-10-05 11:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 03:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you are breastfeeding does not mean you can not get pregnant. breastfeeding is not a form of protection.
2006-10-05 11:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely possible! Take a test or make an appointment so you'll know for sure!
Good luck!
2006-10-05 11:25:47 · answer #11 · answered by JoesWifee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋