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. >