The DepoProvera literature, which I just looked at online, clearly states
that women who are breastfeeding should wait six weeks for the injection,
differentiates those women who are not breastfeeding as eligible immediately
postpartum.  I also work in a situation where women receive the shots before
discharge, usually 48 hours, whether they are breastfeeding or not.  This
may give credence to why so many mothers tell me they do not have enough
milk.
Arrgggghhhhh!!!
Lu Bush
BSN,RNC,IBCLC
Austin,TX
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrica Young <[log in to unmask]>

> I think the important thing to remember about contraceptives (progestin
> only) is to start them AFTER the milk supply is well established and I do
> not mean at the four or six week postpartum visit!  If mom is BF only, I
> think we can be reasonably sure of 8-10 weeks grace period.  The info even
> says reasonably sure for 4 mo   or more, but most modern moms and drs
don't
> want to   chance this.  I think it interferes with  milk supply when  it
is
> begun way too soon after delivery (like at discharge, 2 weeks or four
weeks
> pp).  That's my opinion.  I tell moms to wait as long as they dare or feel
> comfortable with and mention the earlier they start, the more likely the
> chance of a decreased milk supply problem.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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