Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 3 days) in breastfeeding

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

Is it allowed to take Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 3 days) during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
72-hours post coital emergency contraceptive drug. It is excreted into breast milk in non-significant levels. However, some authorities recommend to delay nursing for 4 hours after intake to further decrease any infant intake. Others do not consider it necessary or as much not longer than 3-4 hours. Progestagens do not have effect on lactation or breastfed infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding.
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VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (< 3 days)