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I am breastfeeding a 16 month old, twice a day. i have regular periods. is it possible to conceive if i continue to breastfeed?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: A common folklore is that pregnancy cannot occur concurrent with breastfeeding. Read some more about it. Http://www.parenting.com/article/think-you-cant-get-pregnant-while-breastfeeding-think-again

Answered 1/14/2016

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