"BDZucker" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
(SNIP)
> Without prejudgicing the sample, I was wondering if anyone has any
information about the effect of Depo Provera on milk supply after supply has
been established.  All the information that I have says it is best to wait a
few weeks (3-6) before administering it.  The other wisdom is that it might
be a good idea to use the progesterone only pill for a month or so to see if
it has any effect on supply and then going to the injection if that works
well.
>
> The information I am looking for is:  Is there an effect on milk supply
when the Depo is administered after the first 6 weeks?  Of course,
documented research would be best, but I would appreciate anectdotal reports
as well.
(SNIP)

The insert for Depo Provera says it shouldn't be administered until 6 weeks
post partum.  I often work with a teen parent population and I know many
HCPs will use a depo shot on newly post partum mothers in the delivery room!

I suggest to mothers that they wait the 6 weeks and then try the pill form.
It can be stopped if the mothers body has an adverse reaction to it and/or
her ,milk supply is effected.  Once the shot is given there is NO going
back.  It can't be undone.

The literature says it doesn't effect milk supply.  It didn't effect my own.
However every body is different and I have heard of cases where it has
effected milk supply.  The anecdotal reports I've heard about it effecting
milk supply usually refer to mothers who received it prior to 6 weeks post
partum.
-Monique

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