Breastfeeding- annovulatory

[LauraLea]

I do not know if this is the appropriate place to post this. I am breastfeeding my son who is now 8 months old. I have tried all the 'tricks' to get my first post partum period back into action and nothing has worked. Because I am a teacher and trying to plan for a summer baby we would really like to conceive soon. Is there anything that my OBGYN can prescribe to help me out but that would not harm my child?

[Scott Roseff MD]

When you breast feed, your blood prolactin levels go high (to produce milk). High prolactin levels can suppress ovulation and therefore menses.

Hope this helps,
Dr. Roseff in FL