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4 weeks postpartum still bleeding i just got my birth control , started today was that the wrong thing to do? can't tell when my period is coming

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Dr. Chevies Newman answered

No: It may affect breast milk flavor, bleeding not unusual after delivery, starting on pill is ok and may help.

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

4 weeks postpartum still bleeding i just got my birth control , started today was that the wrong thing to do? can't tell when my period is coming

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chevies Newman answered

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