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what is the best kind of birthcontrol while you are nursing? i know you can take the combination pill, and they say the mini pill has to be taken the same time everyday. i know that one would be hard, the other question is what other way can you boost your milk supply besides pumping, nursing and taking the ferngreek?? is their any truth to oatmeal?? thanks

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You CANNOT use an estrogen/progesterone (combo) pill, as this will cause problems with the baby (specifically mammary growth issues).

You CAN use the mini-pill (progesterone-only) but you are correct in that there is a very narrow 3-hour window in which the pill must be taken daily.

Alternatives could include the Mirena IUD (which I cannot personally endorse), or barrier methods such as a diaphragm, contraceptive sponge, Lea's Shield, condom (Male or Female) or cervical cap. All of these would have a higher incidence of prevention if they are combined with spermicides (and some REQUIRE spermicide usage).

You should discuss all of your options with your OB/GYN prior to the birth of your baby.

I would only suggest condoms as you won't get any side effects yourself. As for boosting your milk supply, I can only suggest you feed bub every 2 hours, eat nutritious foods & drink lots of water, get lots of rest (if possible) Good luck :o)

sometimes just taking fenugreek won't do it, but combining it with blessed thistle will do the trick. oatmeal works for some women, not all--but what's the harm,. it's good for you anyway. also--your body makes milk while you sleep, so try (I know it's hard) to get as much sleep as possible, and drink lots of fluids! I notice a difference on days I drink a lot or little water, in the amount of milk i produce. this is a great site for all your breast-feeding questions--www.kellymom.com

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