Pregnant while on birth control ?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-31-2003
Pregnant while on birth control ?
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Fri, 06-04-2004 - 1:10pm
Hi. Just a quick question... Is it possible to get pregnant while on birth control and breastfeeding? I'm a little scared because ever since I gave birth (5 months ago) I have been having a period every two weeks. Dr. said it can be normal. But now it has been just about 4 weeks and no period yet. I have been urinating very frequently and am very tired. I really don't think I could be pregnant because I am on b. control and breastfeed, but I just don't know. any imput or personal stories would be appreciated. Thanks

Laura mommy to Brooke

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-13-2003
Fri, 06-04-2004 - 2:46pm
I'm at this moment 25 weeks and 3 days pregnant and I got pregnant while on birthcontrol pills. I,however,was not BFing at the time. My advice would be if you want to know for sure go to your doctor and have a test. Better to know for sure than to keep on guessing.

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Fri, 06-04-2004 - 3:41pm
I had our youngest six months ago, and I got pregnant with him while on the pill. Have you recently taken an antibiotic? That would definitely do the trick. As far as the irregular periods, mine are always irregular while on the pill. Before I took myself off it it, I was having periods every two weeks, some almost two weeks in length, and then would jump to not having a period for six weeks (although not pregnant). If you are unsure I would definitely recommend seeing your doctor and having a blood test done if a urine test comes up negative. Maybe the combination of the b/c and nursing is causing your irregularity, if you aren't accustomed to abnormal cycles. Good luck!

Carson - mom to six