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Is it possible for a lactating woman to conceive?
Question
My wife had a normal delivery and had her periods in the next month. However, there were no periods since then. Now the baby is 4 months old and lactation is taking place. Is it possible to conceive in the absence of periods? Is it possible to calculate safe-periods in the absence of menses? Is it medically okay to get abortion if conceived for a lactating mother? What are the adverse health impact for the baby for such an abortion carried out?
Expert Answer
M
Prof Mini SoodNov 08, 2003
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
University Technology Mara,
Malaysia
University Technology Mara,
Malaysia
Yes it is very possible to conceive while lactating and it is safe to get aborted if the pregnancy is not desired. Some times a decision to continue the pregnancy and have the second baby is a wiser one even though the pregnancy was unplanned - however, the decision rests entirely with the couple whether they want only one child or more.
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