Is anyone brestfeeding and on birth control?

Question

What kind are you on? Has it affected the baby? How soon did you get on it after you delivered? Is it expensive?

Answer 1

I started birth control 7 weeks after I had my daughter. I started on the Errin tablets. I buy the generic ones. Their $7.00 and work well....I really like them they have not changed the way I feel at all, and in no way have effected my milk supply. Any progesterone only pill will be fine and safe...you just can't take a b/c pill that has estrogen because thats what keeps you from making milk.

Answer 2

When you go for your 6 week post partum check up

The dr will ask you are you breastfeeding?
You say yes and then she will perscribe you a birth control pill that is ok to use when you are breastfeeding.
I forgot the name of it. LOL It starts with a M she or he will know.
Yes it is ok to do it but this have to be prescribe by your doc.

I just had a baby 7 weeks ago and I will be doing the IUD which you dont need to take BC because it is like it....I just wont get "accidenlty preg" if I forgot to take the BC it is something that is in you for 5 yrs and if you choose to have a baby before hand then they take it out at a visit. That simple....

Answer 3

I do not recommend it. My grandson cried the entire time he was nursed because my daughter got the shot in the hospital. After 3 months (when she needed another shot) he stopped crying. I mean he cried 24-7 for 3 months. How can anything that goes into your body NOT go into you Baby? I am so glad to hear you are nursing - Keep up the good work. But if you are going to take the pill then go to formula. Nursing even one day is better then nothing. Granted it is free and very simple to use. It carries well and is always fresh and warm.

Now if you are nursing to prevent any allergies or conditions (asthma) then you might ask your doc other birth control options because breast feeding does help greatly with those traits being passed on. I am asthmatic and my daughter breast fed on me for over 2 years because I never wanted her to have the terrible time I have had with asthma - praise the Lord she has great lungs - no asthma. In fact she is health as a horse. It was all worth me giving my breasts to a worthy cause.

Answer 4

Breastfeeding mothers who want to use hormonal birth control can use a progestin only birth control pill. Progestin is approved by the AAP for use in breastfeeding mothers. It comes in pill form (typically referred to as the mini pill -- Micronor, Errin or others), by injection (Depo-Provera), or in an IUD (Mirena).

Some women find that hormonal birth control negatively affects their milk supply. Some women don't have any problems in this area. Progestin only hormonal birth control is much less likely to hurt your supply than a traditional combination pill. Waiting until 6 weeks post partum also helps lower the risk of this side effect.

I'm sorry, I don't have information on cost.

Answer 5

I nursed each of my kids for more than a year, and I took Micronor (which is the brand name of the "mini-pill") for that whole time. As soon as you wean, though, you have to switch to something else. While breastfeeding, the minipill should be enough, but it's too risky (usually) for women who aren't also nursing.

There is a generic of Micronor, which is really what I took. So, with my insurance, it cost me $10 a month. A small price to pay for peace of mind! Sometimes an OB/GYN even has sample packs that they're willing to give out, so it CAN be free.

I got on it at my 6-week checkups, and it never had any effects on my kids.

Answer 6

Talk to your OB, if you are having trouble paying for the birth control, and don't have insurance, go to planned parenthood, they offer birthcontrol at a discounted price or free. Typical birthcontrol prices with out insurance are upwards of $30/month. Then depending on what kind of perscription insurance you have, will decide how much you pay. Your doctor will prescribe you with a birth control method that works for both you and that is safe for baby.

Answer 7

I breastfed and took orthotricyclin for for about 6 months after my daughter was born. It didn't affect the baby, the doctor wouldn't prescribe it to you if it did. I did notice after I quit the birth control (but continued to breastfeed) that my natural lubrication returned.

We waited until the doctor gave us the okay at 6 weeks. Give your body time to heal, especially if you have a newly healed tear (I anwered your other question.) You can talk to your doctor about the most cost effective birth control option for you, he/she will be glad to work with you to find the right one, the last thing they want is for you to get pregnant again right away.

Answer 8

I breastfed on the mini pill....theres only a couple options for birth control while you're breastfeeding. I believe its either the mini pill or the shot... neither of them effect the baby

Answer 9

My doctor gave me the mini pill when I left the hospital-worked for me! It is only low dose estrogen which does not harm the baby. I don't know how much it would cost you, it is free for me with my insurance (tricare). You can also get the depo shot and breastfeed, although I have never tried it. Good luck!

Answer 10

The mini-pill and IUD are safe during breastfeeding. IUDs are approximately $500, but can be used for up to 5 years. You should contact your insurance company to see if they cover them.