Does breastfeeding really stop ovulation?

I’m 10 weeks pp and EBF and my husband and I have been having unprotected sex under the assumption that breastfeeding was a form of birth control. The other day i started to feel light cramping, but nothing came about. Do you think it was ovulation? My doctor said that i shouldn’t expect to ovulate for 7-8 months and now I’m worried that since I’m having unprotected sex that i could be preggers 😂🤰🏻😵‍💫 I guess i better make an appointment to get an iud 😂😭

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It really depends on your body, everyone is different, but yes it is possible to get pregnant while breastfeeding, especially after the first 51 days PP.

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Breast feeding is not birth control. This misconception is the reason a lot of people get pregnant so soon after their previous baby. Please test and start protecting yourself if you don’t want to get pregnant again

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yes, it’s definitely possible to get pregnant while breast-feeding. It shouldn’t be used as a form of birth control. but if you’re not ovulating, you can’t get pregnant…but if you don’t know if you’re ovulating or not, it’s hard to tell.
Maybe take a test just to ease your mind and make an appointment for some type of birth control?

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I’m gonna make an appointment to get an iud. My doctor made it seem like i was perfectly safe 😵‍💫

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I’d look into possibly finding a new OB. I’m shocked they didn’t warn you of the risks

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I’m so surprised that they didn’t tell me. He’s like the #1 OB in the area. I’m going to call them and test over the next couple of weeks. I’m hoping that they told me and my newborn exhaustion was the reason that i don’t remember that 😂😭

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I gotta say... Good for you having sex 10 weeks pp!!! 😂 I'm almost 8 weeks and have ZEROOOO desire!!! Can't even fathom it happening until... idek when, but no time soon! Lol

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