2006-12-23 11:10:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
NO NO NO! Breastfeeding USUALLY suppresses ovulation! It's not 100% accurate or anything, but most women don't even have a period while they nurse.
2006-12-23 11:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by Patty O' Green 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES, YOU CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding, but it is rare to ovulate before you have your first menstrual period. Complete breastfeeding (no solids, formula, or even pacifiers) will probably protect you for the first 4 or 5 months. If it is important that you NOT get pregnant, use some other type of birth control. Ask your doctor for advice on other types of birth control.
The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) was created to allow women to safely rely on breastfeeding as a family planning method. Based on scientific research, the method uses three measures of a woman's fertility: 1) the return of her menstrual period, 2) her patterns of breastfeeding, and 3) the time postpartum.
Who can use LAM?
A woman can use LAM if:
1. her menstrual period has not returned since delivery (Bleeding or spotting during the first 56 days is not considered menstrual bleeding.) AND
2. she is breastfeeding her baby on demand, both day and night and not feeding other foods or liquids regularly (Occasional tastes of foods or other liquids are permitted, but they should never replace a feeding at the breast.) AND
3. her baby is less than six months old.
2006-12-23 20:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I became pregnant while breast feeding so I would say yes! It does not make you more fertile. It is supposed to make you less fertile. This is not the case for all women. If you are having a period you can get pregnant. At 5 weeks post delivery you most likely have not had a regular period. But you can still get pregnant.
2006-12-23 19:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by wesleyann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not more fertile, but it is possible for you to ovulate and get pregnant. Since you are breastfeeding, it may be a longer time before you get your period. Most mothers get one when they introduce solids foods, because they are cutting back on feedings.
2006-12-23 19:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you are not more fertile but you can still be fertile. I got pregnant again when I was breast feeding so you still want to use some kind of birth control.
2006-12-23 19:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by weareonvacation 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are as fertile as you are if you weren't breastfeeding. Nursing CAN stop ovulation, but it's not to be used as birth control.
2006-12-23 19:23:46 · answer #6 · answered by patience3987 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you're more fertile, but I think you must really love sex. Is 5 weeks a little too soon for sex?
2006-12-23 19:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Frank O 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, breastfeeding is supposed to keep you from ovulating. So you are less fertile.
2006-12-23 19:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋