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I've been breastfeeding for 17 months and haven't had a period the whole time. can i get pregnant during this time?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Breast feeding and the hormones that you have surging n your body, may be owing to your lack of a period, but you may still be at risk of ovulating any time and therefore can get pregnant. Best wishes.

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Answered 3/25/2014

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