From: coleb                Wed Feb 07, 1996 -- 12:08:25 PM
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Hi everyone!

Just wondered what the latest is on safety of the combined
(estrogen/progesterone) oral contraceptives and breastfeeding.  I know there
are articles in the literature stating it's safety on the infant's health.
I am more concerned about milk supply.  This subject has probably been
discussed on Lactnet so I apologize for bringing it up again.  For some
reason I am remembering hearing a push for progestin-only pills so moms won't
have to deal with estrogen side-effects.  The OB's here are pretty much
refusing at this point in time to prescribe these.  I don't know why - Just
because they're the doctors and I'm not!  Could someone give me some
assistance?  TIA

Barb Cole, RN, IBCLC
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