Birth Control After baby

[Steph_b]

Hi Ladies-  I am due in the next week with my first baby, and I'm trying to get a birth control figured out for afterwards.  I am planning on nuring so I know that limits my options.  with that being said,  I have never been good at taking a daily pill & I have been on several different types and had some not so wonderful side effects.  I'm looking into an IUD, but I am nervous as we plan on trying for another baby in about a year.  I'm wondering what everyone's experiences have been with the IUD,  or if you have any other BC ideas!

Thanks

[Limonada]

I don't know much about IUDs. I'm currently nursing and on Micronor (a mini BCP only containing progesterone) and I can tell you that if you're not good at remembering to take a daily pill, then this is not a good option for you - it's got a pretty high failure rate when used alone, especially when you don't take it at the SAME TIME every day.  Both my GP and my pharmacist have drilled this into my head, lol.  The pack of pills I have even comes with a little sheath, meant for a condom.  My husband and I use condoms in combination with the pill I'm taking.

[Cassandrajane]

Oh and congrats on your little one :)

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[Steph_b]

Thanks for the info.  I'm leaning towards the IUD, but do want to look into the nuvaring as well.  I think that would be a good alternative.  

Laura- I was on the depo for about a year when I was younger, and really liked it, but I discontinuted use after hearing about how it reduces bone density on women.  I have also heard of many people having trouble concieving after being on it.

[MissingLink]

Once you have the all clear from your Doc after the 6 week check up... what about a diaphragm? simple, non hormonal and only needed when you have sex...

[LauraB78]

You could look into nuvaring. I am fairly sure it is safe while breastfeeding. Someone said something about 21 days post birth & BC not being effective..I have NEVER heard of this, but.. Really, you shouldn't have sex that soon after delivering a baby regardless of your delivery method.. Plus, you will likely be too tired anyway..  =)

I had looked into depoprovera (the shot) but the side effects were scary to me. I am also not great about daily pills, and I am very sensitive to the hormones. I used the nuvaring the months following my son's birth. It was great, but I discontinued use because the hormones were a little too much for me, but I have yet to find a BC that works for me due to my hormone sensitivity.. Good luck!!

[Spiket77]

Hi!
I have had the Mirena IUD. I choose that one because it has no copper in it. I was worried about having copper in my body. Just a preference. I had the IUD for 3 years. I only had one light period and then none at all till it was removed. That was really nice actually.

However, the docs and the company claim you can get pregnant right away. Some women do but some women don't. Just wanted you to keep that in mind. It took me nearly 10 months after removal. I think I'm just more sensitive to hormones and it took my body longer to adjust and to start ovulating again. My point is, if you get it, just keep that in mind when you are trying to conceive. If you expect to get pregnant right away...you might be disappointed if it takes longer. I think a lot of birth control pills are like that too.

I do think it's a good contraceptive for people in a monogamous relationship. You can be spontaneous and you don't have to take anything daily, weekly...etc.

I won't get it again because I'm thinking I will go with the Family Planning technique after this child. Maybe a barrier method too.

[Cassandrajane]

No contraception except condoms work untill 21 days AFTER the birth. Because of hormones.
I only took the pill with only one hormone in, cause I can't have both or I'll have a stroke.
You can have an Implant in your arm, That protects your for 3 years BUT you CAN have it taken out before if you wish,
There is a Coil, that protects you for 5 years you can have taken out sooner.
Injections you have every 3 months I think??


But with these you still need to use a Condom because they like anyother contraception ISNT 100% effective.. LOL...
AND, sometimes after birth you're told to wait to have sexyy time, if you have stitches or something, and would be a good idea to use lube the first few times!!
I've done alot of reading! :)



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