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Is it true that some birth controls can stop your milk production? Or even make your supply drop drastically?

Answer

Yes it’s true. That’s why when you get birth control pills it’s the mini pill because the estrogen in regular pills cause milk to dry up. The iud is also available when breastfeeding.

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My doctor said the progesterone only pills are what you should take when breastfeeding.

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Yes

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The mini pill destroyed my milk supply with my first 😫 I went off it and worked with a lactation consultant to try to get my supply back up but nothing helped.

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Yes.

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Totally. No hormonal BC is guaranteed not to affect supply and most definitely will

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You need progestin only pills because the estrogen hormone can sometimes affect your supply.

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