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Contraception for lactating mothers
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?
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IUD is safe
You can have Progesterone only pills for contraception
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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.
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Yes there are many.. but it needs prescription.. u need to connect online or visit clinic for the same
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You can use either
Iu device is a single time procedure
Pills you have to take a regularly without skipping any in between
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Dr. Thrupthi Reddy
Infertility Specialist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Multiload
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Multiload is a good option.
Oral contraceptive pill are also available that are safe in breastfeeding.
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