What about condoms, or other barrier methods? Hmmm....maybe dad could get a
vasectomy.
Melissa


On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Sonya Shaver <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello all,
> I have PTP.  I am working with a mother who likely has insufficient
> glandular tissue, and has struggled greatly with milk supply during
> breastfeeding twice.  This time, she is breastfeeding twins, and her supply
> is even more tenuous.  What would be her best birth control options?   She
> wants to be very cautious and doesn't want to do anything that would have
> even a slight chance of impacting her milk supply, given her situation.
>  She initially considered a tubal ligation, but was worried that the time
> away from the babies and not being able to eat or drink for 12 hours could
> impact her supply.  While it might not be an issue for most, because her
> supply is so fragile, she doesn't want to take any chances.  What are this
> particular mom's best options?
>
> Can even a copper IUD have an affect on supply?  I know it is not hormonal,
> but I have read accounts of some women bleeding heavily for many months
> after it was inserted.  I am thinking that her best options are combining
> barrier methods and/or considering a vasectomy for her husband (no desire
> for more children).  Thank you for any insight or perspective you can
> provide.
>
> Sonya
>
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