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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy While Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Sat, 31 Jan 2015
Question: Hi I had intercourse with my hubby last 3days back n I m breastfeeding. Will I get pregnant. M worried
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chance of pregnancy less than 1%.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

During breastfeeding (exclusive), you DON'T get period and it is called Lactational Amenorrhea. It is one type of NATURAL contraception with effectiveness more than 99% against unwanted pregnancy during first 6 months of EBF.

In this case, your chance of pregnancy is quite low or negligible. However, you should undergo one home pregnancy test after 4 weeks (from sexual intercourse date) for confirmation.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy While Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Chance of pregnancy less than 1%. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. During breastfeeding (exclusive), you DON'T get period and it is called Lactational Amenorrhea. It is one type of NATURAL contraception with effectiveness more than 99% against unwanted pregnancy during first 6 months of EBF. In this case, your chance of pregnancy is quite low or negligible. However, you should undergo one home pregnancy test after 4 weeks (from sexual intercourse date) for confirmation. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. All the best and good luck. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326