Can I still breastfeed with the IUD ?? Or would it affect my milk ??

Did you tell the doctor you were breastfeeding? If so they should have given you the kind without hormones. You are perfectly able to breastfeed with any form of birth control, however some kinds that use hormones can lower your milk supply, so it is advised to not use those kinds. If you're not sure, contact your doctor and ask them!

@hellosweetie, I haven't gotten it yet, but I have my appointment next Friday to get the Mirena IUD the one for 5 years

Oh then it's simple, just make sure your doctor knows you are breastfeeding and tell them you don't want to risk lowering your milk supply. They will know exactly what to give you! I'm pretty sure if it's the copper only one then it will be fine, those don't use hormones.

@hellosweetie, Thank you

I have the copper IUD and it's perfectly safe to breastfeed my baby. There's no hormones so no change in my milk!

Mirena has hormones. you need the paraguard for breastfeeding. it doesn't have the hormones, and it lasts 10 years.. but can be taken out at any time.

@wonderbettie, @octobermamma My doctor never told me anything about breastfeeding with the Mirena and I've heard bad thinks about the copper one :(

I had the paraguard after my first, he's 4.5.. I had it in for about 3 years. then I just had baby 2 about 6 months ago, and I have it again! no issues.

I've had it before pregnancy and it's been fine. My cycle didn't even change even though my doctor mention it might of.

@jenny_20, j i have it and breastfeed i have with with 3 of my 5 children it will be just fine