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My doctor gave me planovar 4tabs for emergency contraception, i'm breastfeeding mom my baby is 2 month old i should brest feed her or no?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Can feed: It is ok to breastfeed when using emergency contraception. Consider starting long term birth control to eliminate the need for emergency contraception.

Answered 7/31/2016

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A member asked:

My doctor gave me planovar 4tabs for emergency contraception, i'm breastfeeding mom my baby is 2 month old i should brest feed her or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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