>
>
> Has anyone seen any difficulties with the use of the Mirena IUD and milk
> supply?  I'm working with a mom who is relactating after two months
> weaning  who
> has had this form of birth control for about 2 months.  Is the hormone
> progestin local enough to not compete with prolactin?
>
> Barbara Latterner, BSN, RN, IBCLC
>
>

Company info indicates the hormone may be found in mothers' milk...

Px info for physicians:
http://berlex.bayerhealthcare.com/html/products/pi/Mirena_PI.pdf?C=&c=
bottom of p 5 (concern focused on infant-related vs. production-related)

Birth control after your baby – 3rd paragraph:
http://www.mirena-us.com/bcafterbaby.html?C=&c=

PP visit checklist: http://www.mirena-us.com/pdf/MirenaPressRoom.PPCL.pdf
Be prepared -- the checklist makes breastfeeding seem fraught with problems.


-- 
Karen G
513-325-2550(C)
www.karengromada.com/

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