A postpartum woman will begin taking the minipill while she is nursing her infant.The primary care NP should instruct the patient:

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Minipills are used primarily in breastfeeding women.There is no increased risk for thromboembolic events for women taking these pills.It is not necessary to use a backup method of contraception.Women should be advised to contact the provider when they stop nursing so that a COCP can be prescribed.The more disrupted the bleeding pattern,the more likely it is that ovulation is inhibited.

A Postpartum Woman Will Begin Taking the Minipill While She