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Birth control pills containing estrogen:
  1. Are good for nursing mothers because estrogen will over produce milk.
  2. Are not good for the nursing mother because estrogen suppresses milk production.
  3. Are not good for the nursing mother because estrogen will cause the baby to become paralyzed.
  4. Are not good for the nursing mother because estrogen is an X-rated lactation medication.
Explanation
Answer: B - Birth control pills that contain estrogen are not indicated for lactating mothers because estrogen suppresses milk production. The birth control pill that is a progestin-only pill, which is also known as the mini pill, does not affect the women’s ability to produce breast milk.
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