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Is Plan-B Safe While Breastfeeding?
Hi there. My husband and I were intimate without protection. I am 4weeks post partum recovering from a csection. We did not use protection and I am afraid that I might have gotten pregnant. I went to the pharmacy to pick up a plan b one step pill. However I have yet to take the pill because I am exclusively breastfeeding and I have never taken anything like this. I am skeptical to take medicine due to the many side effects and possible harm to the baby. I am not sure what to do.
Thu, 2 May 2019
Hi,
Plan B can be taken during breastfeeding. Fully breastfeeding can cause protection but still there is a possibility of being pregnant. You may think for a more accurate contraception method such IUD. You can take e pill this time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
Plan B can be taken during breastfeeding. Fully breastfeeding can cause protection but still there is a possibility of being pregnant. You may think for a more accurate contraception method such IUD. You can take e pill this time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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