Is it permissible for a mother to take birth control pills until her child completes two full years of breastfeeding?
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Question:
The questioner says: I have a child who is ten months old. Yes, I have a child who is ten months old. What is the ruling on taking an injection to prevent pregnancy for a period of six months so that the child can complete two full years of breastfeeding?
Answer:
If the doctors advise that she needs to take an injection to prevent pregnancy for the benefit of the child, or because the mother cannot bear a new pregnancy as she is ill or physically weak, then there is no harm in delaying pregnancy when there is a need. There is no harm in taking medication that delays pregnancy. Yes. However, without a need, this is not permissible. Yes.
The questioner says: I have a child who is ten months old. Yes, I have a child who is ten months old. What is the ruling on taking an injection to prevent pregnancy for a period of six months so that the child can complete two full years of breastfeeding?
Answer:
If the doctors advise that she needs to take an injection to prevent pregnancy for the benefit of the child, or because the mother cannot bear a new pregnancy as she is ill or physically weak, then there is no harm in delaying pregnancy when there is a need. There is no harm in taking medication that delays pregnancy. Yes. However, without a need, this is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للأم أخذ حبوب منع الحمل حتى يتم طفلها الرضاعة حولين كاملين؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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