Ruth asks…
Pregnant while breastfeeding a 9 month old?
I have always heard it is easier to get pregnant, right after you have given birth. I have also been told that while breastfeeding, it is possible to not get a period, and not be pregnant. I have a 9 month old I am still breastfeeding, and since I gave birth to her, I have had regular cycles. However, my last period was on March 27th.
While there is always a possibility,we have been cautious to not get pregnant, but I am not on birth control. We have always,for the past 6 years, used natural methods of birth control, and it worked well.
So my question is, could our method (pull out, and ovulation) no longer be working due to the recent pregnancy, (although really not so recent), or is it possible to have a regular cycle, then suddenly not have a period while breastfeeding?
I have already scheduled an appointment with my OB for next week, in the mean time, hubby is picking up a test today, and I would love to hear from others on the issue.
Thanks so much!
I know that breastfeeding is not a method of birth control. I never mentioned I was using that as method either.
Michelle answers:
Has your 9m old had spike in his/her feeding? Maybe if you are producing more milk it could have an effect on your cycle. I am not sure if that is a true statement – but a good guess as to maybe what is going on. HPT is probably your best bet…and try not to stress about it. Good Luck!
Joseph asks…
Cum like 1 and a half feet?
I understand that it’s normal 2 be able to come like somewhat far distances, but at 16 years old I don’t think that’s very natural. Especially since it supposedly can raise the risk of pregnancy..Etc. Is this problem a good thing or a bad thing.
Michelle answers:
Unless your having condomless sex, You’ll be fine. Condoms are amazing pieces of technology, You can take a small size condom, Wrap it around your entire forearm, Then take it off and it will shrink to its original size. All without breaking. Just don’t wear two condoms, that actually increases your chance of breaking the condoms!
Nancy asks…
Can I be held responsibile, morally and legally, for boyfriends 14 year old son?
Am I wrong is making the statement that I do not want to be responsible for boyfriends child while boyfriend is away? Away meaning out of town….out of state……..or even hospitalized, like now. The son is 14 1/2 years old and his primary parent is his mother. Can I be held responsible for this child if something were to happen to him in his father’s home, that I also live in, and his father is not around because of being hospitalized or on military assignment? Why would a mother not want her own child in her own home? Why should I have to clean up after someone elses child or feed them when a natural parent is near by? This is a real issue right now. I am 19 weeks pregnant and quite emotional right now with uncertainty of fiance’s future and all these people seem to care about is dumping the child at my house because his father owns it.
I have been accused only recently that I have been pushing him out of Dad’s life. This has all come up since engagement and pregnancy.
Michelle answers:
Has there been any formal communication between you and your bf on where the responsibility line concerning his 14yr old child and possibly, your future step-son?
There seem to be issues that’s not being talk about enough. If the mother is the primary-care-giver, then she’s responsible for providing him food and shelter. But if you’re going to be his father’s partner then you will have to be responsible for him, not legally but morally.
You need:
+ To talk to your bf about his in exlicit details. What is your role toward his son? What is he expect from you while he’s on long leave/absent from the house.
+ Tell him what you want your role to be, how you like to be treated, your expectation for the family…
+ Both of you should consider each other’s expectation, need to reach an agreeable term of parenting. Remember to included disciplinary issue. If you can’t agree on them, now is the time to get out before more time passes. You don’t want more stress, pressure and unhappiness for another at least 4 yrs (when son is 18)
+ Present to his ex-wife and son what both of you expected. This way all parties know where the lines are. No excuses for ” I thought…” or ” I assumed…”
+ Ask your husband to be supportive of you if he wants you to to help him parenting his kids. Ie: if he doesn’t clean up after himself and you ban him from coming for 2 days, your hsuband needs to enforce that also. Very important: you must be fair!!
Step-parenting can be stressfull but you chose to be in it so do your best or get out.
Robert asks…
chances of cesarean section? 37wks, 20yrs old?
my mom had it with me, but natural with my brother and sister. no complications throughout pregnancy, he is a healthy boy, had positioned right, upside down and dropped into birth canal. im afraid of an epidural leading to a c-section. im average small. what other than simple or earlier complications can lead to this? nervous, first pregnancy, extremeeee braxtons hicks, pressure, back pain…?
Michelle answers:
I’ve noticed when speaking to other moms your chance of a c section goes up if it is something that you make clear to your doctor that they are able to do. I was very adamant with mine that I would only want a c section in a life or death situation. Also just because your Mom has had one will not dictate your labor. My Mom had vaginal births with us and my sister had 2 c sections and had a vaginal. Good luck!
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