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Re: ammenorea, breastfeeding, and getting pregnant

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:25:09 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Laurie wrote: >
>I was running up to 40 miles a week and eating very little fat. I was
>also on birth control pills for 5 years. Two years ago I went off the
>pill. I was still running and did not get my period. I quit running
>and three months later got pregnant (I still had not had a period). I
>had a wonderful pregnancy. I have a 5 month old and man ready to get
>pregnant again. I am breastfeeding and wish to continue. Is there
>anything I can take to help me ovulate while I'm breastfeeding? Since
>I'm not running and eat very healthfully now (including fat), do you
>think I will have trouble getting my period and ovulating given my
>history? Thanks for your help.

Pregnancy rate during the first year is 50% in women who are breastfeeding. Compared to 85% in those who are not. Breast feeding is about as good as using the Rhythm method of contraception. 

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG


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