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  • Confused About Miscarriage and Birth Control

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm 38 and have 2 kids which are 7 years apart as we tried for years to have our 2nd and had many miscarriages. My miscarriages were mostly very early losses. Eventually fertility drugs did the trick and we had baby # 2 in Dec. 07.

  • Getting a Little Anxious

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am on birth control and have been on the same brand of pill for the past 7 years. I have missed a pill here and there, but always remembered to take it sometime the day after.

    I was due for my period on February 14, 2009 and today is February 17....no period yet, not even a hint of it coming.

  • Missed Pills and Early Period

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Just off Birth Control

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just got off of the pill (YAZ) 3 weeks ago.

    Three days after I stopped taking the pill I had a light period that lasted 4 days. Now 11 days after the 1st day of my period I have been really nauseated, I have had a head ache for 3 days straight and by breast are swollen and tender.

    Is it possible that I have already ovulated and I am showing signs of pregnancy or could it be that I am experiencing the effects of being off birth control for the first time in 2 years?

  • What to Expect After Being on Birth Control for 5 Years.

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been on BC for about five years. My husband and I are newly weds, I went off the pill on November 6th the start of my cycle. I was approximately 9 days late for my period in December once I did start, it has been really light and bright red. This is not normal for me I usually flow at a steady medium pace for five days. I started on Friday and it is Sunday and I am not bleeding at all.

  • Miscarriage Facts

    Intercourse, falling, and exercise does not typically cause a miscarriage. The fetus is well protected by the mother's bones and muscle as well as by the amniotic fluid. There is also no evidence that conceiving while taking birth control pills increases the risk of miscarriage.

  • Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I had a baby 7 months ago and am on the pill currently, but I was wondering how would I go about getting pregnant again.

    I don't know if I'm ovulating as I breastfeed with starting the baby on other foods as well. Would I be ovulating on the same schedule as I did before I got pregnant? It only took a month of trying before I got pregnant the first time so if that was the case I'd have a general idea of when I'm fertile. Right now I have no clue.

    Thanks a bunch.

  • What's This Yellowish Discharge?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I stayed at my boyfriend's house all weekend Friday the 15-16th and we had unprotected sex. My boyfriend ejaculated. I normally take the pill but completely forgot to take it on the 15th. I had a bit to drink.

    The thing is I woke up Monday and found a bit of blood in my pants and again Tuesday and today. I'm not due on my period for 3 weeks. The blood isn't really a normal color. It's like a yellowish color. What does this mean? I'm never early either. Could I be pregnant?

  • When Should I Quit Taking Birth Control Pills?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I want to start trying to get pregnant in December. I'm currently on birth control pills and have been on them for almost 4 years.

    When do you recommend that I stop taking the birth control pill in order to conceive in December?

  • When Should I Start Ovulating After Depo-Provera?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    Could you please tell me how long it takes to start ovulating after using Depo-Provera for 6 months? Can I get pregnant when I haven't had a period for almost 9 months?

  • Could I Be Pregnant Already?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been on a birth control for about 3 months and we've been married for 2 months. For the past 2 weeks I have been experiencing dizziness, nausea, more frequent urination, less energy, and I experienced heartburn for the first time 2 nights ago.

  • Miscarriage Facts

    Intercourse, falling, and exercise does not typically cause a miscarriage. The fetus is well protected by the mother's bones and muscle as well as by the amniotic fluid. There is also no evidence that conceiving while taking birth control pills increases the risk of miscarriage.

  • Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I had a baby 7 months ago and am on the pill currently, but I was wondering how would I go about getting pregnant again.

    I don't know if I'm ovulating as I breastfeed with starting the baby on other foods as well. Would I be ovulating on the same schedule as I did before I got pregnant? It only took a month of trying before I got pregnant the first time so if that was the case I'd have a general idea of when I'm fertile. Right now I have no clue.

    Thanks a bunch.

  • What to Expect After Being on Birth Control for 5 Years.

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been on BC for about five years. My husband and I are newly weds, I went off the pill on November 6th the start of my cycle. I was approximately 9 days late for my period in December once I did start, it has been really light and bright red. This is not normal for me I usually flow at a steady medium pace for five days. I started on Friday and it is Sunday and I am not bleeding at all.

  • Should I Stop Taking Birth Control Pills?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My cycle has been WAY off since I've been on birth control (which has been for a year). This last period started a week early and has lasted for a week and a half. I had intercourse at the end of this long period and right after it happened, my period completely stopped. This is very odd for me.

    I know on the package of the pills, it says that the pills you take during your period have "inert" ingredients in them. I plan on starting a new pack in a couple of days.

  • Just off Birth Control

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I just got off of the pill (YAZ) 3 weeks ago.

    Three days after I stopped taking the pill I had a light period that lasted 4 days. Now 11 days after the 1st day of my period I have been really nauseated, I have had a head ache for 3 days straight and by breast are swollen and tender.

    Is it possible that I have already ovulated and I am showing signs of pregnancy or could it be that I am experiencing the effects of being off birth control for the first time in 2 years?

  • What's This Yellowish Discharge?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I stayed at my boyfriend's house all weekend Friday the 15-16th and we had unprotected sex. My boyfriend ejaculated. I normally take the pill but completely forgot to take it on the 15th. I had a bit to drink.

    The thing is I woke up Monday and found a bit of blood in my pants and again Tuesday and today. I'm not due on my period for 3 weeks. The blood isn't really a normal color. It's like a yellowish color. What does this mean? I'm never early either. Could I be pregnant?