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I am 4 weeks postpartum and had unprotected sex. is it safe to take plan b while breastfeeding my baby?
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Yes: According to Mayo Clinic: "Plan B One-Step and Next Choice can be used during breast-feeding, but Ella (ulipristal acetate) isn't recommended."
Answered 10/22/2014
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