Can you get a copper IUD while breastfeeding?

Is there copper in breastmilk?

My mother was told to limit her iron intake for two years due to the fact that I had poor iron levels, and this apparently happened because the iron was absorbed into her stomach lining.

So when I was born she was given iron, and I started showing symptoms of being anemic around the time of her second daughter (so she was told to limit the iron intake), but my iron level was not as low as her's.

I ended up getting a lot of sickle cell issues as a child, which she thinks could be due to my mother not being able to absorb iron correctly. My iron levels were always lower than her's, but never so low that she was advised to give me iron.

Since the last time I had an iron level tested was 6 years ago, and since then I have gotten married, and started supplementing with iron and taking iron in the form of a pill. This is the first time I've actually got to see a doctor about it. I just wondered if there was any research on whether copper in breastmilk is good or bad for babies?

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There's nothing wrong with your milk (as long as it's normal for you and your baby). Your milk is naturally low in copper because copper is tied to hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is not used by the body, so your body has little need for it. And when you nurse, the small amount of copper you do get can be used by your baby.

From the AAP's recommendations on Copper and Iron: Breastfeeding mothers should strive to maintain normal levels of copper in their blood, which is needed to make hemoglobin. Breastfed babies are often given iron supplements during infancy because the amount of iron absorbed from breastmilk is relatively low. Breastfed infants are at greater risk of developing iron deficiency because they receive less iron from breastmilk than formula-fed infants. Although not conclusive, evidence suggests that breastfed babies may also receive higher levels of copper than formula-fed babies.

However, if your iron levels are fine, you don't have to change anything, you do not have to give your baby any iron, and your iron levels are normal, there's no reason to worry about breast milk copper levels.

Can you breastfeed with copper T?

I'm at 8 weeks postpartum with no pain and no issues.

I can't get answer for how long it should take to get me 'out of transition' though. I've only been breastfeeding for a few hours because of the time, but I really would like to get answers on when I can start lifting weights again without complications (because of my size I can't go lifting right away, I need at least 2 months).

I guess I know the typical answers.but I don't know any of the specifics regarding women's bodies. I've always heard that if it hurts, you should do it. It took me two days to finally realize how much pressure I put on myself while nursing to try and keep up and sometimes I think I'd do it again just because of that - but I don't.

My last doctor was very supportive of it and said things would resolve and get better within a few months, which it has. But, I just want to know what I can realistically expect in the future, too.

If the pain continues, I know I could always switch, but I haven't wanted to since it just seems wrong somehow to not be able to do the one thing my child is supposed to feed off of. ? I've only been breastfeeding for a few hours because of the time, but I really would like to get answers on when I can start lifting weights again without complications (because of my size I can't go lifting right away, I need at least 2 months).

Can you get a copper IUD while breastfeeding?

The copper IUD (intrauterine device) is a small, T-shaped device placed into the uterus that prevents pregnancy for up to three years. It is inserted by your doctor in your doctor's office or a clinic and removed by your doctor at the end of its three-year life. The IUD is the most effective method for preventing pregnancy if used correctly. If you want to avoid having a baby, talk to your doctor about using an IUD while you're breastfeeding. However, there are some risks that may outweigh the benefits. Talk to your doctor about these risks before making your choice.

Why do I need to get an IUD while breastfeeding? You may have heard that you can't get an IUD if you're breastfeeding, but in fact it's not true. A study found that women who were breastfeeding had no increased risk of developing an IUD that blocked the fallopian tubes. So, you should be able to get one of these devices while breastfeeding as long as you ask your doctor about the right time to do it.

If you're having trouble breastfeeding or having discomfort, talk to your doctor. You might need to get an IUD at another time than when you normally would have it inserted.

Can I use a copper IUD while breastfeeding? The copper IUD should be inserted at a time when you don't need to be breastfeeding. This means your doctor will know exactly when you want it to be inserted. You'll be asked to wait until you're two weeks postpartum, and then your doctor will insert the IUD. It's not the safest time to insert an IUD because you may bleed a lot.

However, if you're having trouble breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about inserting the IUD when you're not breastfeeding. You might not have to wait as long before having the device inserted.

Talk to your doctor about inserting the IUD when you're not breastfeeding. How does the copper IUD work? The copper IUD consists of two parts: a round piece of copper, called the device, and a small string, called the string. The device goes into your uterus and keeps the strings from touching it. The strings are connected to the copper pieces that hang inside your uterus. The strings attach to the outside of your uterus and keep it closed so that sperm can't pass through. The copper pieces are about 0.

What supplements should I avoid while breastfeeding?

I am currently taking some nutritional supplements.

I am concerned that if I take them while breastfeeding, my baby will get the wrong idea and suckle all of it right out of my breast.

So, which ones are you aware of? My most recent supplement is a multi-vitamin and I've had just enough to know that it would never be enough for my infant to ingest. He only gets that from me.

I want to keep this discussion open to everyone and not have it hijacked by doctors who are not giving their opinion for fear of being sued. We all know which of us will be doing the suing.

Thanks, LYW! I'm going to go ahead and chime in as a pediatrician. I'm a mom of a boy who was born 9/2009 and now a 6 year old. We have an active little boy and he seems to love what I'm doing, although he does have days where he is cranky, especially if I am taking supplements. I think you should talk to your doc before taking any supplements when you're breastfeeding - both because of his advice but also because there could be other things you're not considering that he may have to deal with due to your supplementation (like changes in your body composition, which can effect milk production and supply). Your son might be getting his nutrition already - either via mom's milk or your own store of vitamins in your system - so don't add more than you need to, unless he really needs them. Also keep in mind that your doctor probably would have recommendations on which supplements he recommends to see him regularly. This is especially true if your doctor's practice is working with a naturopath.

I don't really have any supplements to avoid. I have seen my OB take various things to boost her milk supply which includes multivitamins.

A friend and I had started supplementing our children since the day they were born, however, when we stopped to start feeding our newborn, our newborn developed a very severe colic and had multiple problems eating and nursing. He had constant nosebleeds, poor weight gain, and never slept more than a couple hours at a time. We had to pull him off all supplements, including vitamins and minerals. Once he was a few months old we started adding certain food groups back in, and he started feeding better.