Hi Lactnetters,

I would appreciate some information on the pros and cons of switching birth
control pills or other methods of birth control.  I have permission to post
this mom's question.  She typed it up so I could forward.

We discussed: switching back to the first pill Ortho Micronor, is there a
better pill/method, and taking nothing and learning how to read her body.

To restate what I believe is her main concern:  She has a goal of nursing
exclusively for 6 months.  She works full time and is concerned that the
dramatic decrease in her supply will not sustain the baby nor her long term
milk supply.  It looks like her period returned today.

We would both like to be educated on her options and the pros and cons.
While you all "chew" on this; I will continue reading the archives. :-)

Thank you for your time,
Nikki Simmons, LLL of Jefferson City Missouri

-----Original Message-----
From: Patty
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 10:17 AM
To: [log in to unmask]

Nikki -
I am currently breastfeeding my 3 1/2 month old daughter. My question is at
my 6 week follow up appointment my doctor prescribed Ortho Micronor birth
control pills with the understanding that I was to nurse and/or pump at
least 8 times a day. When I returned to work (approximately 3 weeks ago) I
contacted the doctor stating that I would not be able to nurse and/or pump 8
times a day and my birth control pills were to changed to Apri. There was no
limit on the nursing and/or pumping. Now I have been on the pills 3 weeks
and have noticed that my milk supply is starting to dimish. I would be able
to pump every 2 -3 hours and receive around 4 ounces. I can now go 4-6 hours
and only receive around 3-4 ounces. Typically my last nursing session is
around 8 pm then she goes to bed and sleeps until around 5 am. I try to pump
around 10 pm and I used to get at least 3-4 ounces and now I am unable to
get even 1 ounce. Then in the morning I would nurse her and then pump
afterwards and receive around 6 ounces now I nurse her then pump and only
get around 2 ounces. Please advise me on how to increase my milk supply, I
eat 3 times a day and drink plenty of fluids.
Thanks for any help you can provide!

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