Monday 16 September 2019

Breast feeding and Pregnant?

l am breastfeeding but haven't seen my period for eight months, could l be pregnant..?⚕️ 
 
Breast feeding causes the release of a hormone called prolactin. Prolactin has the effect of suppressing ovulation. However, this effect is only seen when the woman is breastfeeding frequently. It has been estimated that the woman should be breastfeeding every four hours at least for this contraceptive effect of Prolactin to take effect. If the breastfeeding frequency is lower than this, it is possible to get pregnant. It has been known for women to get pregnant without having a period after a prior pregnancy. If you are concerned that you may be pregnant, you should take a pregnancy test.

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