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I have a 5 week old baby can i start back on my birth control pills now? i am not breastfeeding.

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Yes: If your are not bedridden or immobilized, there is no reason not to restart your birth control pills. 50% of women who are not breastfeeding on demand start ovulating again within 4 weeks after delivery, so your risk of pregnancy occurs prior to restarting your periods. RESTART YOUR BIRTH CONTROL PILLS NOW.

Answered 5/25/2017

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A member asked:

I have a 5 week old baby can i start back on my birth control pills now? i am not breastfeeding.

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