I had a baby about 1 month ago and need to choose a contraceptave?

Question

I was thinking about a diaphram or a cevical cap. Anyone ever tried it before? my dr tells me she loves it. The reason I am curious about it is I am not a huge fan of hormone birth control. I used this when my husband and I were first married but stoped because it just made me so emotional. After that we just used condom which I did not like much, just could not feel it as good.

Let me know what you think of the diaphram if you tried it or if you have any other alternitives you like.
We plan on having another baby in about 1.5 - 2 yrs.

yes the pregnancy was a planned event.

Answer 1

I know you are just asking to find out what most women prefer, so I will tell you what I know. What I think.
The shot, is very effective, but remember, once it is in your system, may you have problems or side effects...well you just have to wait your time out until it wears off.
My step-daughter likes the implants into the upper arm. However her arm did stay tender while the implants were in place.
The diaphragm, or cap, make very sure it is in place correctly. Or those crafty little guys WILL get past. Both are very comfortable. I did not experience less pleasure. What ever you chose has to fit your life style and spontaneity. Congrats on newborn!

Answer 2

I have an IUD (Mirena brand), and I think it's great. It's a little pricey, but it can be left in for up to 5 years, and while it does make your period stop while you have it in, it will come right back as soon as it's removed. It's much more effective than condoms (which I don't like either), and a lot easier than the pill (which is hard to remember to take).

It's perfect for women who have had a baby, and who are in a monogamous relationship.

I also plan on trying for another baby in that time frame, and, if I do get pregnant again, I will most likely return to using the IUD afterwards.

My sister-in-law is on the NuVo Ring, or whatever it's called, and she says that she likes it, but she was on it when she got pregnant to begin with, as it can slip out.

And, contrary to what was said above, you CAN get pregnant while you're breast feeding.

It will most likely delay ovulation, but there's no telling when it'll happen. This old wives' tale is the cause of Irish Twins (two babies born within 9-12 months of each other). My brother-in-law has a younger brother becasue their mother believed in this little myth.

Answer 3

I have a non-hormonal (copper) IUD, and I love it. www.paragard.com It's the only one my ob/gyn will use for his patients...he hates the Mirena (hormonal).

The main drawbacks to having one are that they are incredibly tiny, so they can fall out unnoticed. You should check monthly to make sure it's still in place. Also, for the first few menstrual cycles after having it put in, you could bleed/cramp a little heavier than normal, but this too goes away in most cases after a few cycles, and things get back to normal. (It did in my case.) Also, you DO still ovulate.

I've had mine about a year now, and so far, so good. It works by th copper. Doctors/researchers aren't really sure why, but there's something in the copper that makes the sperm not reach the egg...almost like they don't want to cross it or something. It's over 99% effective (more effective than the pill) but on the off chance you DO conceive, you can usually carry the baby to term, with no adverse effects for you or the baby (assuming you find out in time and have it removed).

It's good for 10 years, and there are generally no problems conceiving after having it removed. (Unlike with hormonal birth control that screws with your body and sometimes takes an "adjustment period" to get back in the swing of things and become fertile again).

Your ob/gyn will put it in at his office, and it takes about 30 seconds. You might have some spotting afterwards, but my ob has his patients come in during their period (cervix is already open, so it makes insertion of the IUD easier) so I don't know if I spotted or not, considering I was already bleeding. :) It was fast, painless, and just all around a very wise choice on my part.

Answer 4

I don't advice any hormonal contraceptives because I never will use one... for obvious reasons... I use condoms and ovulation monitoring... go to www.ovusoft.com, they have a software that will waslk you through it step by step. Plus you can try it before you actually buy it...
Anyway there are ultra-sensitive condoms... you almost can't tell the difference. Try a variety of condoms... you might find some to fit your needs.
I never used a diaphragm becasue it's way too much troubel from what I heard. There's always a chance of infections with it... And I never had any UTI so I am paranoid about infections.
Good luck.

Answer 5

omg, we are so in the same boat. my son was planned, we want another in 2 years. anyway, i talked with the doc and found that if you breastfeed, the only pill you can take that wont dry up your milk or cause liver problems to the baby is one that must be taken at the same time everyday or it is in-effective. i hate condoms. my doc suggested an IUD, but i was worried that if i became pregnant with the IUD it could cause mis-carriage. i hadn't thought of a cervical cap or diaphragm, but if you go that rout you have to use it in conjunction with nonoxinol9 foam which is really messy. what i decided on are these spermicide inserts. they look like little bullets, but they are 99% effective when used correctly. they are available at the drugstore or grocery store. they are pretty inexpensive, and the best part is you have to wait 10 min. after you put it in for it to dissolve and take effect, hello foreplay! they are a bit messy but not as much as foam.
congrats on the little sprout. i hope you are healing well. mine is 5 months now and so close to crawling its not even funny. good luck and enjoy that baby, they grow too fast.

Answer 6

The Mirena IUD is a great solution. It lasts you up to fife years and has only Gestagens instead of Estrogens and all the other hormones that oral contraceptives have. Its 100% effective and much more convenient than a daiphram.

Answer 7

Whatever you choose think about this. Only .3% of the women in the US use a diaphram.

Answer 8

I would say go for it. Iam not a person for taking sythetic hormones myself, so i understand.

You can try one, and decide if you like it, and switch if you dont.

You know also, the sponge is back on the market too :) I havent tried it, but its supposed to be really popular.

Answer 9

Im on seasonale ..period every 3 motnhs is a nice option.

i have a 14 month old lilttle girl..been on it since her birth. havent had many problems..

im eventually going to have another within the next year

Answer 10

Condoms are still the cheapest and the best form of contraceptive. It's only in your head that you think it's not enjoyable.

As for the diaphragm...it's up to you.....peace.