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Using emergency contraception during breastfeeding
10 October 2023A copper IUD or a single oral dose of levonorgestrel are preferred. Ulipristal may also be considered. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception
5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.
Levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception
4 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of levonorgestrel 1500 microgram tablets for emergency contraception.
Safety in Lactation: Progestogen-only contraceptives
30 October 2020Progesterone-only contraceptives (POC) are administered orally, by depot injection, intradermal implant or intra-uterine device. There is no evidence that POCs have any effects on breastfeeding…
Lactation Safety Information
Intrauterine
Intrauterine
Nonhormonal contraception or oral POC until 6 weeks postpartum
Limited published evidence of safety in lactation when used as an IUD
Small risk of interference with early lactation
Breastfeeding may increase risk of uterine perforation and/or expulsion of device
24 September 2020
Oral
Oral
Nonhormonal contraception until 6 weeks postpartum
Moderate level of published evidence of use in breastfeeding
Small risk of interference with early lactation
24 September 2020