Patient's question:
Medical Description: The baby is 3.5 months old. Due to a failed contraception attempt with my husband, I took one tablet of Jin Yu Ting (Postinor-2). I am very worried and don't know how long it will take for the medication to be completely metabolized out of my body. How many days should pass before I can breastfeed again? Will breastfeeding again have any adverse effects on the baby?History of Treatment and Effects: No treatment has been administered.
Help Needed: How long can I breastfeed again? Will breastfeeding again have any adverse effects on the baby?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description. If you take oral contraceptives while breastfeeding, it is best to wait at least six hours before breastfeeding. It is recommended that you use condoms during intercourse in the future instead of oral contraceptives to avoid potential effects on breast milk. If a breastfeeding mother takes Yu Ting, she usually needs to stop breastfeeding for three days. Yu Ting is a hormone medication, so it is best for a breastfeeding mother to stop breastfeeding for three days after taking it. It is recommended that you drink more plain water. Generally, using condoms for contraception during breastfeeding is the preferred method. If you had a cesarean section, you can get an IUD implanted six months later. If you had a vaginal delivery, you can get an IUD implanted three months later. It is recommended that you breastfeed the child the next day. Best regards