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Is it ok drink birth control pills while breastfeeding?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Talk to your doctor: Since some of the hormones in bcp may get to the infant via the breast milk, you need to talk to your doctor about it.

Dr Chengot agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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