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One potential effect may be decrease in milk supply for the breastfeeding mother. That being said, there were no known adverse impact on the baby found thus far. Some mothers report fussiness in babies which could be due to hormonal changes due to the pill which lead to a minimal decrease in the protein/nitrogen/lactose content of the milk. Like what the rest have mentioned, consult a doctor for the appropriate pill to take. If you did notice a drop in your supply, you may want to try stopping and see if your supply returns. In the meantime, you can try other methods of contraception. For more information, you can refer to this article: http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/birthcontrol/
I would recommend that you speak to your gynaecologist. While many breastfeeding mums use the progesterone-only birth control pill (POP) as a form of contraception, it can have side effects such as decrease in milk supply. Your doctor may prescribe something that suits your needs better and takes into account your other health conditions.
Yes, I used them and even the doctor gave his go ahead. However, I was allowed to take a particular brand. Why don't you speak to your doctor about it? You can read more about breastfeeding and contraceptive pills here. http://www.parents.com/parenting/relationships/postpartum-birth-control/birth-control-while-breastfeeding/
You should check with your gynae and never take contraceptive pills without gynae's prescription. I didn't take any contraceptive pills while breastfeeding as the hormone will pass to my baby through breastmilk. For me, after I deliver my baby no.3 I will opt for IUD, which will not interfere my breastfeeding.
http://sg.theasianparent.com/when-considering-the-contraceptive-pill/3/ According to this article, breastfeeding mothers can use the progesterone-only birth control pill (POP) as a form of contraception. This pill MUST be taken daily, if taken not more than 3 hours late, the pill will not be effective.