Hi, Karen, it's perfectly normal for the stooling frequency to decrease
around 6-8 weeks.  Is the baby still growing well?  (Should still be
gaining an ounce a day at this age.)  If yes, then I don't think you have
a problem!  On the other hand, in our clinical experience, lots of
women report a decrease in their milk supply within a couple weeks after
starting oral contraceptives (even progestin only, which I assume this
mom is on).

On Tue, 4 Apr 1995, Karen Page wrote:

> My girlfriend has an 8 wk old infant who has had no previous problems with BF
> until recently she went on birth control pills .  She had no  problems with
> her milk supply. She now notices that the child only stools once every 10
> days.  My friend spoke to her Ped.   Her doctor denies any relationship
> between the pill and BF.  My friend has looked at her diet and still believes
> the pill is the problem.  She is questioning if her OB  was too busy to fit
> her for a diapragm and is now willing to look at this method if the pill is
> contributing to her baby's discomfort.
>
> Has there been any cases similiar to this problem?
>
> Thank you , Karen Page
> P.S.   I  certainly am enjoying this LACTNET system.
>