Can babies take birth control pills while breastfeeding?

Patient's question:

What should I do if I get pregnant? The harm is relatively small. Can I take birth control pills while breastfeeding the baby?

Doctor's answer:

Your situation involves emergency contraception, which is a hormone-based medication. Therefore, if you have taken it, you should not breastfeed, as it can affect the quality of your milk. Breastfeeding will not be effective, and it may even have a certain impact on the baby's intelligence. So, if you have taken it, you should not breastfeed for two weeks.
According to your description, I want to tell you that the general lifespan of an intrauterine device (IUD) is about five years. If it is used for too long, it can indeed cause harm to a woman's body. Therefore, for the sake of your health, I hope you remove it in a timely manner.

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