Re: breastfeeding and HCG levels

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In a message dated 2/14/0 6:42:33 PM, frostymom_98@hotmail.com writes:

<<Nope, should not have effect on HCG. I am guessing no birth control? Many women who breastfeed do not have regular cycles, some do not have cycles while nursing. (does not mean breastfeeding is birth control) You state you have been breastfeeding for a year. I applaud you for the wonderful start you are giving your baby, and wish more moms would nurse.

At Sun, 13 Feb 2000, Valerie wrote: >
>I have been experiencing symptoms of pregnancy for several weeks
>(nausea, fatigue, dizziness), but a home pregnancy test was negative. I
>have been breastfeeding for one year and want to know if breastfeeding
>might cause lower HCG levels, since that might give a false negative.
>Thank you for any info.

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