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While breastfeeding is it possible to skip periods without getting pregnant? i have a 7 months old baby and i have started having them regularly.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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Yes: and you can get pregnant too while breast feeding so enjoy the bonding and be careful..

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

While breastfeeding is it possible to skip periods without getting pregnant? i have a 7 months old baby and i have started having them regularly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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