How to stimulate ovulation after or while you still breastfeeding
Secondary infertility
[1.24] Dr Pat talks about prolactin which is the breastfeeding hormone and how it inhibits ovulation.
[2.29] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about why some people still get their period or even still ovulate despite breastfeeding.
[3.45] Dr Pat talk about what women who do not get a period or ovulate while they are lactating should do to get their ovulation back.
[4.13] Brigid and Dr Pat discuss the use of breastfeeding as a form of contraception and the reliability of using breastfeeding as contraception.
[8.05] Dr Pat talks about one of the first steps someone should take if they are still breastfeeding without a period or ovulation but are wanting to start trying for a baby.
[9.58] Brigid and Dr Pat list some lifestyle reasons that may impact when a women’s ovulation will return after they stop breastfeeding.
[11.02] The steps that may be taken if a woman has a know fertility issue or her ovulation hasn’t returned after a period of time are discussed. Dr Pat and Brigid also discuss secondary infertility and an over production of prolactin.
[12.43] Dr Pat talks about how to go about stopping breastfeeding if a woman wants to get pregnant and is strictly breastfeeding without a period.
[13.47] Myth or fact- Do I need to stop breastfeeding if I’m pregnant?
