07/08/2015 12:25
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
OP as was stated above NIH Lact Med site (and app) is a highly well respected site for breastfeeding and medicines. It provides very comprehensive information on all meds. It clearly indicates that Plan B is safe while breastfeeding.
The pump and dump guidance is out dated when you have reliable, evidence based information to the contrary.
Anonymous
07/08/2015 11:37
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
I don't know the answer, but just wanted to say it's an excellent question and probably good information to know in general!
Anonymous
07/08/2015 10:01
Subject: Re:Morning after pill while nursing?
I took it earlier this year. I talkedwith my pediatrician and pharmacist and they had no concerns. They warned of possible supply issues but I had none.
Anonymous
07/08/2015 09:42
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
Call your doctor or pediatrician (or the infant risk center listed above). I personally would just pump and dump and then resume nursing a few days later, even if it's supposed to be safe.
This issue with supply is definitely something to think about, but if you end up being pregnant, you may have issues with supply and continuing nursing anyway, so I wouldn't avoid the pill just based on this alone.
Anonymous
07/08/2015 09:30
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
I wouldn't nurse through this (no judgment trust me). I would pump and dump for 36 hours (ish). That's a big dose of hormones.
Anonymous
07/08/2015 08:56
Subject: Re:Morning after pill while nursing?
If it ends up being a supply issue, you can get a paragard IUD inserted as emergency contraception.
Anonymous
07/08/2015 08:54
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
This is the phone number to the Infant Risk Center: 806-352-2519. Its a call center and organization specifically dedicated to measuring risk of meds during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also- www.mommymeds.com
Anonymous
07/08/2015 08:27
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
Anonymous wrote:Call the pediatrician or your OB, don't listen to a stranger on the internet.
+1. I'd call the pediatrician. You are not the first one to have this problem.
Anonymous
07/07/2015 22:48
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
Call the pediatrician or your OB, don't listen to a stranger on the internet.
Anonymous
07/07/2015 22:48
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
Yes it's safe. Also you can check mess on Lact Med, a side by NIH on safety of meds while nursing.
Anonymous
07/07/2015 22:35
Subject: Re:Morning after pill while nursing?
Thank you!
Anonymous
07/07/2015 22:34
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
I assume you mean plan b? Then yes. It's just a high dose of birth control hormones. May mess with your supply a bit, but no risks to baby.
Anonymous
07/07/2015 22:20
Subject: Morning after pill while nursing?
Please don't judge. I just want to know if I can take it safely while breastfeeding my infant.
Thanks!