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I took the morning after pill and I have breast fed my baby?

I took the morning after pill NorLevo at 14:00 today. Then I breastfed my baby twice after this. Can this harm her????? It is now 18:00 and I am feeling dizzy myself. My husband is currently getting some formula milk so will not breast feeed her again until 20:00.

I spoke to my doctor in the morning and he said it was fine for the milk but it is only now that i read through the paper that came with the pill that you are not supposed to breastfeed 6h after taking it!!! Why did he not tell me this?

I am panicking!

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  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    Morning-after pills should be used only as a last resort (whether you are breastfeeding or not).

    There are currently two types of products on the market packaged specifically as "morning-after pills:"

    a combination pill containing estrogen and progestin (Preven, Ovral)

    a progestin-only pill (Plan B).

    Milk supply: Estrogen, in particular, has been linked to low milk supply in nursing moms. There may be a slight drop in milk supply a few days after taking the morning-after pill, but milk levels should rebound thereafter.

    Safety: The morning after pill is considered compatible with breastfeeding, but should only be used rarely. Not the first choice for routine birth control, it should be used only as a last resort (whether breastfeeding or not). Both progestin and estrogen are considered compatible with breastfeeding by the AAP.

  • Sosumi
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Can I use emergency contraceptive pills if I am breastfeeding?

    Yes, using progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills (like Plan B One-Step or Next Choice) 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, the label for ella (ulipristal acetate) states that nursing mothers should not use ella, because it is unknown whether there could be risk to the child

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You need to go take a test. I was in your same situation when my daughter was born. Now I have two kids, 11 months apart. I breastfed and was on the mini pill. I took mine 100% on time everyday. and didn't have sex until i was on the pill. You have to remember that every woman is different, just like every pregnancy is different. So, it could or could not be that you are pregnant. But don't worry, even if it is true. You can handle it. It is hard, but doable.

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    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Number 1: find another form of birth control if you must use it. Number 2: stop breast feeding your baby until all the medication is out of your system. Number 3: Always read any paperwork that comes with a medication you are going to take. You wouldn't give anything to your child until you read the warnings.

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