A member asked:

My baby is just 12wks old, no period yet and xpressing my breastmilk 2x a day with total average of 18oz.. is it still safe to have unprotected sex?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: You can ovulate without having a period. You never know when it will happen. If you don't want another baby now have protected sex!

Answered 3/26/2014

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No: Breast feeding is not a birth control method, you can ovulate before you have a period. Use condoms every time or discuss birth control with your ob.

Answered 3/26/2014

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