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

A birth control implant — sold under the brand names Implanon and Nexplanon — is another hormonal option presented to breastfeeding mothers. It is a thin, flexible plastic implant the size of a matchstick, which is inserted into the skin of a woman's arm for pregnancy prevention up to four years. The estrogen-free implant gives continuous, long-lasting birth control, and the ability to become pregnant returns quickly when you stop using it, which is beneficial for couples who may want to expand their family later.