2006-12-28 19:30:42 · 15 answers · asked by sweetnbitter 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Under certain conditions, it can be nearly as effective as the birth control pill (people do get pregnant on the pill, you know!). It is called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of family planning, Ecological Breastfeeding, or Natural Child Spacing:
-Baby is under 6 months old.
-You have not had a menstrual cycle.
-Baby is not eating solid foods.
-Baby is nursing at least every 4 hours during the day and every 6 hours at night.
-All or nearly all of baby's nutritional and non-nutritive sucking needs are being met at the breast (i.e. no pacifiers or supplemental bottles of formula).
"Chance of pregnancy is practically zero during the first three months, less than 2% between 3 and 6 months, and about 6% after 6 months (assuming mom's menstrual periods have not yet returned)." - from http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/fertility.html
2006-12-28 20:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ducky's Mom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a natural form of birth control, however, this only *sometimes* works when you are FULLY feeding: ie no weaning or supplement feedings allowed. However, don't put all of your trust into this method unless it won't be the end of the world if you become pregnant again because it obviously doesn't work for every woman. It is considered a form of birth control to some because it tends to hold off your periods, HOWEVER, you will ovulate before you get your periods back and this could be at any time! It may work for a few months for one woman and it might not work at all for another, so if you are breastfeeding and you do NOT want to become pregnant again (at least not yet), then you must use another form of birth control. You need to be aware that many hormonal BCs may affect your milk supply or may end up in your milk so choose wisely if you go the hormonal route.
2006-12-28 19:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by BraidyLocks 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It can be for some women but I wasn't one of them. I became pregnant while breastfeeding my daughter and I now have two children 14 months apart from each other. We were happy to have the second child but if you do not want another child so quickly then plan some kind of birth control.
2006-12-28 21:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you breast feed regularly, then your hormones continue to make the breasts produce milk. This causes you to have a hormonal profile that would make it unlikely to be able to get pregnant again. That having been said, like any birth control method, it is not fool-proof.
2006-12-28 19:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by michalakd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are a number of of of different forms of delivery administration recently, and sure, a number of them may well be taken whilst breastfeeding! Ask your wellness care expert for innovations, yet you have gotten lots of recommendations, so your husband would desire to be reassured quickly!
2016-10-19 03:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by atalanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no being pregnant is the only 100% form of birth control.
2006-12-28 19:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by cagney 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's an old old tale, you can for sure get pregnant while breastfeeding! Any Doctor will tell you that!
2006-12-28 22:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Paula 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have heard that too, but you never know for how long, and who its works for and who it doesn't , so not the smartest birth control this one, opt for a back up ...
2006-12-28 19:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by aditigsamai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure is but not one you want to count on when you already have a little baby at home...best rely on something more solid
2006-12-28 19:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by niki c 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No its not. Lots of people get preggo breast feeding.
2006-12-28 19:32:52 · answer #10 · answered by mindy s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋