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Is breadtfeeding my 2yr old the reason my husband and i haven't gotten pregnant? we've been trying the past two months. my cycle still comes on.
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Possibly: It can certainly have an effect on fertility.
Answered 6/30/2012
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It's possible: Breastfeeding raises the level of a hormone called prolactin in the blood. A high prolactin has the capacity to lower the odds of pregnancy success despite the continuation of regular cycles.
Answered 6/29/2012
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