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Hi im wondering what the chances are of getting pregnant if your birth control pills do not have enough hormones in them after having a baby?

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Pregnancy ?: Oral birth control pills are effective whether one has had a baby or not, if taken as directed ( active pills at the same hour each evening). Once regular menses occur after delivery, start a new package on day 3 of period ( if not nursing).

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 5/8/2018

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