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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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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.
Answered 3/25/2014
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