Has anybody used the B.C. Ortho Micronor after delivery?

Question

my dr had given me this prescription for the pill and i was just wondering who has taken it after having the baby? i was reading the information on it and it said the medicine will be excreted in breastmilk if i am or will be breastfeeding discuss the risks to your baby? so does anybody know what risks they are to the baby. i went to the dr to see when i should start but no one there and if this medicine will harm my baby i dont want to take it cuz im breastfeeding and i refuse to put my daughter on all formula..

HELP??

Answer 1

Ortho Micronor is safe while nursing (the only pill safe to take while nursing...a combo pill will dry up your supply).

I took the generic version Camilla for a few months to make sure I didn't have a reaction to the progestin before I had the Mirena IUD put in.  It's a lot easier to stop taking a pill if there are any negative side effects than to have an IUD removed.

Answer 2

Doctors wouldn't knowingly prescribe medciation to you that could harm your baby. Most medications are safe even while breastfeeding.