I have had no personal experience with the Mirena IUD, however, Dr. Jack
Newman spoke here last month and he mentioned it as problematic for some
mothers, reducing their milk supplies.
Anne Grider, IBCLC


On 4/24/07, Ruth Roazen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I'm an LLLL, I got a call today from a mother of a 4 week old baby,
> after talking about pumping and storing milk for when she's working
> she also asked about birth control and breastfeeding. I told her that
> hormonal birth control does have an impact on milk supply, she
> specifically talked with her care provider about the Mirena IUD.
>
> The question is this: does the Mirena have a record of negatively
> impacting milk supply, I've looked in the archives and there are not
> many recent posts about the Mirena. It would seem less likely to have
> negative potential because it's designed to deliver progesterone
> locally rather than systemically.
>
> More specific information would be helpful in equipping this mother to
> work with her care provider in making the best decision for her
> situation. Other relevant info, she won't be getting/starting anything
> until at least 7 weeks postpartum.
>
> (She gave her permission for me to address this question to Lactnet.)
>
> Thanks,
> Ruth, LLLL
>
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