I Request Mother's to Share Their Experience on Menses After Having an ECP.

What pharmacy do you work at? Quite frankly - you scare me, and I wouldn't want anyone who communicates like above to try and fill a prescription that was written by a Dr. for me or my family.

The only way to know would be negative pregnancy test or blood test. If you don't want to be pregnant again I would get on the pill or use condoms.

there is no way you are a pharmacist. Otherwise, you would be well aware of how Plan B works. I would also HOPE that you would be a little more aware of how your body works - especially after having two children already.

OK people, calm down. No, you are obviously not a pharmacist. If you feel the need to join a site like this, you must really want help/opinions. Be honest with us so we can give you honest answers. I can't imagine doing anything 4 weeks post c-section, it that the truth? Can't help you if we aren't sure what is real and what isn't. This really is a great place to hear experiences, so I hope you come back!

You may not get your period for a year after giving birth. Mine came about 12 weeks afterwards but if you're exclusively breastfeeding (i did) then it just depends on your body you may get it within a couple months or it may take longer. I've heard stories from women that it can take a couple years to get back...just depends. I personally liked the IUD. it was super easy to implant and there was a little spotting afterwards irregularly but after that it was a breeze!

I am a pharmacist, and find it hard to believe that you are one, honestly. First, you shouldn't be taking Plan B while you are breast feeding because of the estrogen content. Second, you may not get a period at all while you are breast feeding. And, finally, a pregnancy test would be an effective way to find out whether the pill worked. There is a "minipill" that women take while they are breast feeding, something else you should know about as a pharmacist. Talk with your doctor.

I'm going to be very honest with you. I highly doubt you are a pharmacist. Personally, I think you may not be a mom at all. But, I am no one to judge it's just that I would think a person with that type of education would not be typing their words like a teenager. With that said, I also find it difficult to believe that anyone would give you the Plan B knowing that you are breastfeeding. Please talk to your your mom...or a real doctor. Good luck.

Hi, N.. Honey, 4 weeks after childbirth is way too soon for you to get your period anyway. It's probably too soon for you to have intercourse, either, especially since you are probably still tender in the are of the stitches or staples.

You are not likely to be able to conceive for 6 weeks after giving birth regardless of whether or not you breastfeed. So please don't worry about it -- you already have enough to deal with right now with the new baby and your body's healing process.

Are you sure it's a good idea to take the morning after pill while you're breastfeeding??? That pill is a hormone pill which may not be good at all for the baby if the hormones come out in your breastmilk. If your husband didn't ejaculate inside of you, it's unlikely that you could get pregnant, although it's happenned in a couple of very rare cases -- but not while you're still getting over the c-section.

If you're worried about getting pregnant while you're still breastfeeding, then I strongly urge you to use some kind of barrier contraceptive -- condoms, diaphragm, female condom, contraceptive foam, etc. You can check yourself once in a while with a home pregnancy kit, but it may not be as accurate as it normally would if you are breastfeeding.

Definitely talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner to get some medical advice on the best way to avoid pregnancy at this time. But please stay away from any kind of hormone pills while you're breastfeeding because hormone pills are not good for your baby.

Peace & Blessings,
Syl

With a pharaceutical background you must know how to look up the contraceptive you are using and have the sense to ask you OB/GYN for some advice.

Usually exclusive breastfeeding will keep you from ovulating, especially only 4 weeks after birth (sometimes it protects women for up to 6 months!-- just another of the wonderful benefits.)

If you are worried, wait 3 weeks and buy a drugstore or dollar store pregnancy test.

Enjoy your new baby and congrats on being a breastfeeding mom!

I think you should consult a doctor.

If you are exlusively breastfeeding chances are you won't get your period you should call your doctor and ask when to start the pill also make sure its a pill safe for breastfeeding because not all of them are

I never had a period the entire time I breast fed either of my girls. I actually only had one period betweent he two girls and they are 2 years a part in age. It is normal not to have a period while breast feeding. And for a few months after...

the way emergency contraception works is that it is most effective if you take it as soon as your "accident" occurs. It becomes less effective the longer you wait, and there is no evidence at all that it helps after 72 hours

to answer your questions...you will not know whether or not the pills worked until you go see your doctor and get a pregnancy test as you cannot rely on whether or not you get your period as an indication of pregnancy. i suggest you call your primary care doctor's or obstetrician's office and ask to speak with the triage nurse. the triage nurse can get a message to your doctor and he/she can decide exactly when you should come in for a pregnancy test

If you're exclusively breastfeeding and the babies on only 4 weeks old, then you probably haven't starting ovulating yet. I didn't start ovulating until the baby was about 8 months old and I exclusively breastfed and about this time, they were eating solid foods and nursing a little less.
This early, I don't think you should worry too much.
Enjoy that baby!
V.

"plan b" or emergency contraception is best used w/in 24-48 hours of unprotected sex. You are likely not pregnant if you used the e-contraception properly. You may or may not see spotting as a result of the pills.

Because of breastfeeding and how recently you gave birth, the return of your menses is difficult to predict. In your shoes, I'd buy a drugstore test and see what it says (give yourself a week or two), if it comes up positive, contact your doctor for an office test.

Good Luck!

Am I reading that you are a pharmacist? Is that right? And you are asking for info about emergency contraception that we/non-pharmacist can get by asking our Pharmacist?