Can I take birth control pills while breastfeeding? Taking birth control pills while breastfeeding is very harmful

　　Lactating mothers are responsible for the arduous task of breastfeeding their children. At this time, the food the mother eats will deliver nutrients to the baby through milk, so that the baby's nutrition can be supplemented. Many couples will live a normal married life after giving birth, but at this time they must take contraceptive measures. In this regard, some people asked whether birth control pills can be taken during breastfeeding? How to use contraception correctly during breastfeeding? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　Can I take birth control pills while breastfeeding?

　　Can I take birth control pills while breastfeeding? Of course not. Taking birth control pills during lactation has considerable effects. The following is an introduction to the dangers of taking birth control pills during lactation for your reference.

　　1. Increase the burden on mother’s organs

　　Taking birth control pills during lactation will not only harm the baby healthy In addition to bringing a series of hidden dangers, it also has an impact on the mother's body. We know that most of the bodies of breastfeeding mothers have not fully recovered. Taking birth control pills at this time will put a huge burden on the organs. Postpartum The recovery of the body will have a huge impact, so it is not recommended for mothers to take birth control pills while breastfeeding.

　　2. Hormones stimulate baby’s early development

　　Contraceptive pills contain a large amount of estrogen. If the baby drinks milk containing hormones, it will cause the baby to develop prematurely. For example, if a female baby drinks breast milk containing hormones, she will have premature breast development, vaginal epithelial hyperplasia, labia hypertrophy and other problems. The damage to the baby is irreversible, so mothers must be vigilant and not let their ignorance punish their children.

　　3. Affect milk quality

　　We know that most of the contraceptive pills on the market contain hormone ingredients, and the hormone ingredients are obviously beyond the tolerance range of the baby. If you take birth control pills during lactation, it may cause hormone secretion disorders in the mother's body, resulting in a decrease in milk secretion and the quality of milk cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, if you are taking birth control pills, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding or use condoms during sexual intercourse.

　　How to use contraception correctly during breastfeeding?

　　1. Breastfeeding amenorrhea Law

　　If strict breastfeeding standards are followed, the success rate of contraception in the first 6 months after delivery is 95% to 99%. Strict breastfeeding standards mean breastfeeding every 4 hours during the day and every 6 hours at night. The amount of additional food added should not exceed 5% to 10% of the total amount of breastfeeding.

　　2. Intrauterine device (IUD)

　　The intrauterine device is a long-acting and highly effective contraceptive method. The copper IUD is generally used for 10 years, and the levonorgestrel-releasing one can be used effectively for 5 years. Copper IUD does not affect breastfeeding and female The blood coagulation system can be used as the preferred method of postpartum contraception, and the placement time is 3 months after delivery and 6 months after cesarean section.

　　One of the most important conditions affecting the use of IUD is puerperal infection. If there is puerperal infection, it needs to wait until the infection is cured before placing it.

　　3. Sterilization

　　Fallopian tube ligation can be performed at the same time as childbirth, which is convenient, safe and low-cost, and can reduce the risk of future complications for women. ovarian cancer The other suitable times include 1 to 7 days after delivery and 42 days after delivery.

　　4. Barrier contraception

　　Barrier contraception is a more suitable method of contraception regardless of the time after delivery, especially for women who resume sexual activity soon after delivery. Barrier contraceptive methods include vaginal diaphragms and cervical caps, which have no adverse effects on breastfeeding.

　　The World Health Organization recommends that all other barrier contraceptive methods can be used within 6 weeks after delivery, except for vaginal diaphragms and cervical caps. However, due to its effectiveness, especially whether the spouse can insist on using it correctly, it is not recommended to use this method as the first choice in order to ensure the contraceptive effect.

　　5. Intercourse interruption method

　　Also known as in vitro ejaculation, it is a traditional contraceptive method whose effectiveness depends on the desire and ability of both men and women to use in vitro ejaculation every time they have sex. However, since its pregnancy rate with routine use can be as high as 27/100 woman-years, postpartum contraception is not recommended.

　　Note: It is not advisable to take oral contraceptives that are compatible with estrogen and progesterone, because the estrogen in the contraceptive pill will affect the secretion of breast milk, and estrogen will also increase the risk of postpartum coagulation in women.