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Can You Take The Plan B One Step Pill While Breastfeeding
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Can you take the Plan B one step pill while breastfeeding?

No, Definitely Not: There is not enough data to say for sure if it is safe while breastfeeding, but there are definitely serious side effects if taken while pregnant. I would definitely not use it. ...Read more
Breastfeeding (Definition)
Breastfeeding is providing nutrition to an infant using breat milk either directly by infant latching and sucking on the nipple or by feeding via bottle with expressed breast milk (when baby has difficulty suckling). Breast milk is the best milk for any baby but ...Read more
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Hello. I'm a breastfeeding mom. How long Plan B one-step pill stays in the system after taking it. When can I start breastfeeding again?

See below: Technically, you don't need to stop breastfeeding, but if you do stop, you can restart in 72 hours. ...Read more
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I am a mother to an 11month old boy and still breastfeeding. Well I would like to know if the pill Plan B one step is safe while breastfeding help?

Please see:: Http://ec. Princeton. Edu/questions/ecfeeding. Html. "using progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills once will probably not affect either the quantity or quality of the milk your breasts are producing. Although some hormones may be passed on through a mother’s breast milk, your child is not likely to experience any adverse effects from it." however, Ella (ulipristal acetate) label recommends against it. ...Read more
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Can I take a Plan B pill while breastfeeding? I just had my baby two months ago and I had a scare last night and want to make sure that I can take a Plan B pill and not harm my baby in the process.

Plan:
Plan b or any other form of progestin-only emergency contraception is considered safe while breast feeding. Even though small amounts of the hormone may pass through into the breast milk, it will not harm your baby nor will it effect your breast milk quality or quantity.
That being said, most women who are exclusively breast feeding in the first 6 months after having a baby will not ovulate and cannot get pregnant. Just to be safe, though, if you absolutely do not want to get pregnant again, using Plan B is the safest way to go. Good luck!
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If breastfeeding while taking the Plan B pill (one pill), how long should one "pump and dump"?

Not necessary: Generally, it is fine to continue to breastfeed while taking Plan B pills it is always best, however, to consult your healthcare provider. ...Read more
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3 months postpartum breastfeeding and just started nora Be this Sunday If I have sex what's the chance of getting pregnant? Can I take plan B pill if breastfeeding June in case?

Yes:
Please consult this site for more information on this topic:
http://ec. Princeton. Edu/questions/ecfeeding. Html
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.
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Will my period come after taking Plan B one step while breastfeeding with no period?

Yes: The morning-after pill can definitely cause abnormal bleeding, for up to 2 months. See your doctor about using a more reliable form of contraception and use condoms to prevent stds. ...Read more
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I just had my baby a month ago, and I'm breastfeeding. Can I still breast feed after taking Plan B one-step?

Progestin only pill:
The progestin only pills (such as plan b) are considered to be the safest while breast feeding From the in package information for plan b: "no adverse effects of progestin-only pills have been found on breastfeeding performance or on the health, growth, or development of the infant.
However, isolated post-marketing cases of decreased milk production have been reported"
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How will I know if Plan B one step worked if I'm breastfeeding with no period. Will I end up having my period?

Plan b: Check a pregnancy test in two weeks. See you obgyn for the nursing pill, . ...Read more
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Plan b ones step work when ovulation? I've been breastfeeding my daughter of 17 months haven't had a period. Took Plan B 40hrs after unprotected sex.

Yes: Plan b works best when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive misadventure (failure) by preventing ovulation. Obviously, if you've just ovulated, then that doesn't help but it might prevent fertilization or implantation. Check out http://www. Planbonestep. Com/faqs. Aspx. If you don't want to have another child just yet, go see your doc to discuss your birth control options. ...Read more
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Hi I delivered my baby 8 months back n I breast feed her. Took Plan B pill today morn. Can I continue my feed? Does it create any problems?

No problems.: Plan b is a progesterone. We often use Progesterone only birth control pills during breast feeding. It's not harmful. Taking Plan B within 72 hours of the sex, decreases risk of pregnancy to below 1%. But also think about getting on a n effective contraceptive for the longer run. ...Read more
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Currently breastfeeding 3 month old. Had unprotected sex & took plan b on 3rd day. Spotting 6 days after sex 3 days after pill. Implantation bleeding?

Too early to call!: You have to wait a while because your story is confusing!! If still confused in 2-3 weeks run a pregnancy test from your first morning specimen! ...Read more
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Is it possible for me to take Plan B why I am breastfeeding?

Plan B: According to Mayo Clinic: “Plan B One-Step and Next Choice can be used during breast-feeding, but Ella (ulipristal acetate) isn't recommended.” ...Read more
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Is it possible for me to take Plan B while am breastfeeding a month old baby?
Should not..........: There have not been any studies done to address this question, so taking Plan B while breastfeeding cannot be recommended. ...Read more
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Baby is a month old and I have been exclusively breastfeeding her. Husband and I had sex and the condom slipped off. Can I safely take plan b?

Safe: There is limited data on this topic but progestin only pills (plan b) have not been found to be a serious health effect for breast feeding infants. While some post marketing studies have showed some decrease in milk production, the effect is limited. ...Read more
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4 weeks pp, breastfeeding, recently hadHe didn't cum inside me, I've taken 3 days of birth control including today. Can I take plan b?

Yes: Use over the counter Plan B if intercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. Since you just started birth control 3 days ago this is a good idea ...Read more
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I am 4 weeks postpartum and had unprotected sex. Is it safe to take Plan B while breastfeeding my baby?

Yes: According to Mayo Clinic: "Plan B One-Step and Next Choice can be used during breast-feeding, but Ella (ulipristal acetate) isn't recommended." ...Read more
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I am 8 weeks postprtm. My husband and I had unprtctd sex last night Did not ejaculate in me. I am breastfeeding and no period yet. Can I take plan b?

Plan b: Use over the counter Plan B if ontercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. ...Read more
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Does taking Plan B work if ur breastfeeding?
Plan B can: Work while breast feeding. (i can not tell you if there is any transfer to baby). ...Read more
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Wanna know if I can use Plan B while breastfeeding my baby, and if there is any side effect on the baby?

NO plan B RX.: Rx given during breast feeding affects the baby. ...Read more
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I am still breastfeeding. I took Plan B on friday and sex on saturday and condom broke. Can I still get pregnant?

Possible: Anytime you have unprotected sex, there is a possibility of pregnancy. Breast feeding is not a reliable birth control and condoms are not 100% (about 85% if used perfectly). Always use condoms for std protection and another effective birth control method when you have sex, if being a parent is not something you want at this time! ...Read more
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I am breastfeeding. How long does plan B stay in your system? I am worried about taking plan be and what it will do to my 6 month old. I am exclusively breastfeeding but worried about getting pregnant because now is definitely not the time.

Not a concern: The progesterone hormone in Plan B is safe to take while breastfeeding and will not harm your child. Exclusive breastfeeding will provide you with some protection but you might want to discuss with your doctor about going on the "mini pill" for better reliability. This is a better option that episodically using Plan B. ...Read more
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Hi, im a breastfeeding mom, my baby is 2 weeks old, and I would like to know if im able to drink the plan b? would I have to stop breastfeeding?

No: You do not need to stop breastfeeding when taking plan B ...Read more
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I have a 4 month old daughter whom I exclusively breastfeed is it safe to take the Plan B pill? Will it harm my baby?

It is safe: Safe to take the Plan B when breastfeeding. ...Read more
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Can you breastfeed if you've taken the Plan B pill?
See previous: Answer. According to Mayo Clinic: “Plan B One-Step and Next Choice can be used during breast-feeding, but Ella (ulipristal acetate) isn't recommended.” ...Read more
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I am going to have my baby in december. I am very fertile. I tried preventing this baby with plan b, but it didn't work. Which birth control pill will work for me after I have my baby? I plan to breastfeed.

Talk to you r doc: About fro rivera shots. They are convenient, effective, and if you get your shot every 3rd month on time never heard of an unwanted baby. ...Read more
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Is it safe for me to take other medicines when I take the Plan B one step pill?

Normally: But my understaind is that ampicillin, cotrimoxazole (in Bactrim), tetracycline, & clarithromycin may impact effectiveness of Plan B One Step. ...Read more
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Can girls 17 and younger take the Plan B one step pill? Will it cause health problems?
Yes, and no: Yes, young women (younger than 17) can take Plan B and yes it's definitely safe. Plan b is progesterone, a hormone that your ovaries have been making all along. The age of 17 was more of a political cut off originally for the fda, than a physiological one, but definitely safe for women younger than 17. And no, will not harm you at all. May change your cycle around when you take it, but no harm. ...Read more
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Is it safe to take plan b one step pills twice a week? Is it safe for my body and any effect?

It is safe: However, best to use contraception consistently if this is what you need. As far as side effects, you may notice irregularly irregular bleeding for sometime. ...Read more
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Girlfriend forgot to take first pill in pack on april 12, had unprotected sex april 23, took Plan B one step one hour later, odds of pregnancy?
Very low: It is helpful to set a cell phone alarm to remind to take the pill. ...Read more
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