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I dont have experience, but regarding the Mirena, its probably because hormonal BC can inhibit milk production. You could go wtih paraguard instead (copper IUD, no hormones.)

I'm curious about what the previous doctor's medical reasons were for not being supportive of this. Did it have to do with your specific medical situation or was it just a blanket stance against it?

I have a blog post started about this... The first thing to consider is that this is a very intense subject with birth moms, so you might want to make sure that your birth mom is ok with it before you embark and a costly and time consuming endeavor. There are protocols and I'll look up some links for you.

Secondly, you said that your doctor recommended you not do it for medical reasons. What is the medical reason? (because in some cases it might make it a really bad idea, while in some cases such as multiple sclerosis, the evidence has changed over the past 2-3 years, so your doctor may not be up to date).

Anyway, I'll dig up some links and work on my blog post

Doing OCPs is part of the stimulation plan for induced lactation. Usually you take them for a couple of months and then stop to mimic pregnancy/delivery.

@however briefly: I was worried about that too. But I have had three biological children since my son was adopted and they are all just fine. The bonding is still there and my formula feed son is just healthy as can be. I think I was actually able to relax more with my formula feed son than my twins because I was so worried if they were getting enough and panicking all the time. Whatever you decided will be just fine for your baby.

@however briefly: Honestly.... yes, breast is best blah, blah, blah BUT the difference in health, etc. between FF and BF babies is SO negligible. I was wracked with guilt because I couldn't breastfeed and I did tons of research into the subject. I think that people make much more of it than it really is. If you have no real personal desire to breastfeed... I would just formula feed and leave it at that.

My daughter was formula pretty much from birth due to medical complications on my part. We have still bonded perfectly fine, she's never been sick and she is an extremely healthy, happy, intelligent little girl. You need to make the decision that is best for you and your family but either way you decide, your baby will be just as happy and just as healthy.