Still breastfeeding my first one and people keep saying you cant get pregnant while feeding. Not sure how true that actually is and dont want a surprise haha. Can someone explain how it works?
Yes, it can, but with specific conditions! When you're exclusively breastfeeding, especially for the first six months, the hormones involved in milk production can naturally suppress ovulation. For me, my periods didn't come back for almost a year. But it only works if your baby is feeding frequently and exclusively on breast milk, and your periods haven't resumed. It's a bit tricky, so don't fully depend on it.
Haan beta, our grandmothers used to say this too! When you feed the baby only your milk, the body somehow doesn't get periods for some time. This means you won't get pregnant easily. But it's not a full guarantee, so if you don't want another baby so soon, you should talk to your doctor about other options too. It's a natural thing, but not always 100%.
Arey haan, this is an old traditional belief, and there is some truth to it. When a mother is feeding her child only breast milk, her body often takes longer to start ovulating again. But it is not a fixed method, beta. Sometimes periods can come back silently. So if you are wanting to avoid pregnancy, better to ask your gynac for proper advice, don't just rely on this alone.
It's called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM). Basically, exclusive breastfeeding (meaning baby gets only breast milk, no solids, no formula) can suppress ovulation. But it's only effective if your baby is under 6 months old, you're exclusively breastfeeding on demand day and night, AND your period hasn't returned yet. It's not 100% foolproof, so don't rely solely on it if you really want to avoid another pregnancy.
Oh, I've heard about this but wasn't sure if it's true! So breastfeeding can actually stop you from getting pregnant right away? Is it like a full-proof method or just for a short time? I'm getting so much information from everywhere, just wondering what's actually reliable. Did anyone else use this as a form of birth control?
