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Is I-pill safe while breastfeeding?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Is I-pill safe while breastfeeding? If not, then what are the alternative measures?

Answered by Dr. Meeta Bansal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

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Hi,

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Yes, if you want to use it as an emergency contraceptive, then it is safe during breastfeeding. You can take, but the best contraceptive during breastfeeding is copper-T insertion (intrauterine contraceptive device).

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 27, 2018
Reviewed At February 12, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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