Can I use Implanon birth control while breast feeding?
It is progersterone only so it is safe, but you might take the mini pill for a month just to check. http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/birt… Progestin-only contraceptives Progestin-only contraceptives are the preferred choice for breastfeeding mothers when something hormonal is desired or necessary. Progestin-only contraceptives come in several different forms: * the progestin-only pill (POP) also called the “mini-pill” (Micronor, Errin, Nor-QD, Ovrette, Microval, etc) * the birth control injection (Depo Provera) * the progesterone-releasing IUD (Mirena, Progestasert) * the birth control implant (Norplant, Implanon). Milk supply: For most mothers, progestin-only forms of contraception do not cause problems with milk supply if started after the 6th-8th week postpartum and if given at normal doses. However, there are many reports (most anecdotal but nevertheless worth paying attention to) that some women
