1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Pregnancy and Infertility

  4. Contraception for lactating mothers.

Contraception for lactating mothers

2025-01-29 13:15:16
My baby is 5month's old and is on exclusive breastfeeding. Is there any iud or oral contraception pill I can use which is safe for me as well as for my baby?
51 Views

Answers (9)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Pls connect for online consultation and advice

Answered2025-01-30 10:14:10

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Yes IUD is safe You can have Progesterone only pills for contraception

Answered2025-01-30 09:49:02

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Multiload can be inserted . It will not effect quality and quantity of breast milk.   Efficacy is also high and no tension of taking medicine daily.

Answered2025-01-29 17:02:19

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Yes there are many.. but it needs prescription.. u need to connect online or visit clinic for the same

Answered2025-01-29 16:52:31

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Connect

Answered2025-01-29 14:51:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Connect

Answered2025-02-01 05:20:25

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

You can use either Iu device is a single time procedure Pills you have to take a regularly without skipping any in between

Answered2025-01-30 05:42:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Multiload

Answered2025-01-30 02:16:39

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Multiload is a good option. Oral contraceptive pill are also available that are safe in breastfeeding.

Answered2025-01-30 00:47:17

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Contraception: Which One is for Me?

Dr.Priyadarshini Jain

A woman has the right to maintain her health both physical and mental. She should realize that if she is healthy she can ... Read more

Emergency Contraception

Dr.Suyash Bhandekar

Accidents happen. That’s why there’s emergency contraception — a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy up to 5 day ... Read more

Emergency Contraception

Dr.Pradeepkumar Sandipan Jadhavar

What is EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION?Emergency contraception -- also called post coital contraception -- is a form of birth c ... Read more

Happy Mothers Day

Dr.Prabha Acharya

It is the best time to show our love and gratitude towards our mothers. Our Mother is one of the most significant person ... Read more

The Unmet need for Contraception in India!

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

26th September Is World Contraceptive Day & India Needs More Awareness.We were 1 billion in 1999 and we are 1.3 bill ... Read more

Know All About Emergency Contraception Drugs

Dr.Minoo Bhagia

Morning after contraceptionEC is defined as the use of drugs or devices to prevent pregnancy within a few days of unprot ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Periods being irregular?

Consult Now

Vaginal infection troubling you?

Consult Now

Trying to conceive?

Consult Now

Too many pregnancy doubts?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Lactating mother

399 Views
I m a lactating mother. But milk is not produced in good quantity. My baby gets hungry after 5min of brea ...Read More

Mother of 2months old baby

321 Views
Hello doctor iam a mother of 2 months old baby. my breast milk supply is low i used perinorm tablets for ...Read More

Protein powder for lactating mother

171 Views
Please advise is the proteinx mama or mother horlicks are the good protein powders for lactating mother??

Mother of 50days old baby

134 Views
Hello doctor I'm mother of 50days old baby 2weeks ago I undergone cholecystectomy and Tubectomy surgery ...Read More

Is i pill safe for lactating mothers

76 Views
I want to ask whether an i pill is safe for a lactating mother as I am having a 4 month old baby and also ...Read More

Lactating mother

45 Views
I breastfeed my baby . But my report is this. I don't have any symptoms. My baby is healthy too . Plz te ...Read More

Lactating mother

36 Views
My baby is 11 months old. I am breast feeding. Can I take amway's Nutrilite and calmag daily to meet requ ...Read More

Lactating mother

50 Views
Can a 8week lactating mother consume a glass of wine . Baby is on partial top feed . Kindly suggest .

Lactating mother having loose motions

69 Views
Hi, I am a lactating mother, my baby is one month old. Can i take Nor tz tablet for loose motions? Will i ...Read More

Lactating mother

66 Views
I am a lactating mother. I've been taking cerazette on a daily basis for the last 1.5 years. I've stoppe ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.