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Q. My husband and I are planning to get pregnant over the next few months. My ob-gyn says that today's pill are so safe, that I really can stop it and begin trying any time. However, some materials I have read say to wait at least 2-6 months after stopping the pill before you get pregnant. What is your opinion?

A. Well, you know what they say about opinions!!! Just kidding. It seems that doctors were recommending a waiting period of 2-3 months for as long as I can remember. Many people have gotten pregnant just coming off the pill and have no problems at all. It makes sense to me to give your body a month or two to adjust to a more normal cycle and rythym just to be safe and assure a stable pregnancy. Your doctor seems pretty confident that all would be well so I suppose it depends on your decision.

Cyndi Klausing, RN, ACCE, has been a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for over 18 years. She currently works as a newborn nursery nurse and is the mother of four sons.

Cyndi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.