Re: [ozmidwifery] implanon and breastfeeding

[Kim Stead]

Just out of curiosity........ Is implanon the one you get inserted in your arm?  What is it's recommended life?   Has this replaced the Mireana (IUD)?    Kiwi Kim         -------Original Message-------   From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Date: 03/22/05 15:55:09 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] implanon and breastfeeding   >>BTW is implanon now approved in Australia for breastfeeding mothers??   I was told it was. It didn't affect my milk supply. I had it inserted at 8 weeks, and removed after a year (due to intolerable side-effects!)   Kate