If You're a Nursing Mom, These Are the Birth Control Options to Consider

The minipill, a progestin-only oral contraceptive, is another hormonal birth control option recommended for nursing mamas by many providers. Compared to the combination pill — which contains estrogen in addition to progestin — the minipill's dosage of hormones is lower. The 95 percent effectiveness of the minipill (when used correctly) can be increased when the pill is taken at the same time every day.