Patient's question:
I've had my baby for five months now, and I'm currently in the breastfeeding phase, changing diapers for my child. My husband came home from work yesterday and wanted to have sex with me. I didn't resist and had sex with him, but then I got scared of getting pregnant. I'd like to ask the doctor if it's safe to take birth control pills while breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
You have been pregnant for five months. If you had sexual intercourse without using contraception, there is a possibility of getting pregnant. Although the chances of getting pregnant during breastfeeding are relatively low, it is not impossible. During breastfeeding, it is not recommended to take contraceptive medication because the medication can affect the baby's growth and development through breast milk. Therefore, in your case, if you take emergency contraception medication, you need to stop breastfeeding for at least 24 hours. If necessary, if you had a vaginal delivery, you can consider inserting an intrauterine device.