A breastfeeding mother is about to be discharged from the hospital two days after birth, and her care provider asks her what form of birth control she plans to use. She asks you for suggestions. You tell her:

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Hormonal forms of birth control, including the Pill and the mini-Pill, have the potential to adversely impact a mother's milk supply. If a mother notices her supply decreasing after beginning a form of hormonal birth control, she should consider discontinuing its use and working with a lactation professional to increase her supply. The Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is an effective form of birth control in some instances. However, when a mother is ready to resume intercourse, she should use some form of birth control because ovulation can occur at any time.

A Breastfeeding Mother Is About to Be Discharged from the Hospital