I delivered a baby on March 6 and am currently breastfeeding. I had a period on April 11 but haven't had one since, and I had intercourse on May 25. Which emergency contraceptive pills are safe for me to take to prevent an unwanted pregnancy?
The safest and most convenient emergency contraceptive pill for you while breastfeeding is Levonorgestrel (commonly known as Plan B One-Step). It is safe for your baby, and you can continue breastfeeding without any interruption. It is most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Another option is Ulipristal acetate (Ella), but if you take this, you must express and discard your breast milk for 24 hours afterwards to avoid passing the medication to your baby. Please take the pill as soon as possible, and consult your healthcare provider to discuss reliable, long-term postpartum birth control options.