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Doctor insights on: 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

See below: Technically, you don't need to stop breastfeeding, but if you do stop, you can restart in 72 hours. ...Read more

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

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! ...Read more

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

Yes: Please consult this site for more information on this topic:
http://ec. Princeton. Edu/questions/ecfeeding. Html
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex. ...Read more

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

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" ...Read more

Plan b: Check a pregnancy test in two weeks. See you obgyn for the nursing pill, . ...Read more

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

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

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

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

Should not..........: There have not been any studies done to address this question, so taking Plan B while breastfeeding cannot be recommended. ...Read more

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

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

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

Plan b: Use over the counter Plan B if ontercourse was within 72 hours to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. ...Read more

Plan B can: Work while breast feeding. (i can not tell you if there is any transfer to baby). ...Read more

NO plan B RX.: Rx given during breast feeding affects the baby. ...Read more

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

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

No: You do not need to stop breastfeeding when taking plan B ...Read more

It is safe: Safe to take the Plan B when breastfeeding. ...Read more

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

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

Normally: But my understaind is that ampicillin, cotrimoxazole (in Bactrim), tetracycline, & clarithromycin may impact effectiveness of Plan B One Step. ...Read more

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

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

Very low: It is helpful to set a cell phone alarm to remind to take the pill. ...Read more