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Is it terribly bad to take the depo shot while breastfeeding my infant? i am unhappy with the camila mini pill.
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No: Progesterone only contraception has not been associated with any adverse effects on breast milk production and it does not affect the quality of the milk either. Only precaution suggested is that the depo provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection should be started 6 weeks postpartum.
Answered 9/26/2016
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