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Im breastfeeding and i am currently off the pill i haven't had my period i've missed it but i took a prgnacy test came out negative can i be pregnant?

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Breast feeding: Often while breast feeding you do not get your periods but it is not 100%. Some will and breast feeding does not prevent or protect you from getting pregnant. Talk with your obstetrician.

Answered 4/11/2014

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