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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)

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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.

-- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.

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