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  5. Taking medication
  6. Using birth control

Using birth control

There are 4 methods of birth control you can use while you're breastfeeding:

For more information on contraception while breastfeeding, talk to your midwife, health visitor or family planning nurse.

National Breastfeeding Helpline

For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212.

Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day.

Breastfeeding Friend from Start for Life

The Breastfeeding Friend has lots of useful information and expert advice to share with you – and because it's a digital tool, you can access it 24/7.