I recently had a baby. It has been two months, and now that I am able to have intercourse again, I was wondering if you could answer something for me. Right now, I am indecisive about what I want to do about birth control. I don't know if I want to go on the pill...and if I do, which pill? Also...I don't know if I want to go with using condoms?? My question is: In the meantime, if I have sex 1 to 2 days after I finish my period (without using condoms that is), what are the chances of getting pregnant?? Is it too risky?
2006-12-06 15:33:18 · 9 answers · asked by newmum06 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Did you just finish your PERIOD or your postpartum bleeding? If you finished your period, if you already had sex, you're probably fine, but if you haven't, use a condom... you just don't know when you ovulate (unless you chart temps and use ovulation prediction tests).
If you just finished post partum bleeding, you could ovulate at any time, and I would suggest condoms.
Suggestions would depend on if you are breastfeeding-- if you are, make sure you get a pill designed for nursing women. If you aren't, you're free to use whatever you feel comfortable using.
After my first child, I went on birth control pills immediately after my first period. After my second child, I did a lot more research, and decided that hormonal birth control wasn't for me, and we're currently using Fertility Awareness Method (and using condoms when I am fertile). Before anyone assumes-- FAM is NOT the same as the calender method.
Good luck finding something that will work with you and your family, and congratulations on the new baby.
2006-12-06 16:25:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i had my baby 4 1/2 years ago and have been using condoms since with no surprises along the way..i dont know anything about the pill..i would think 1 to 2 days after finishing shoudnt be a problem,but then being post partum anything is possible and i personally wouldnt risk it
2006-12-06 15:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very risky to try and use the "rhythm" method after pregnancy. After you give birth, your cycle will take some time to regulate itself again. (like sevreal months time) So there is no way of telling when you are going to ovulate or anything and the cycle isn't going to be predictable for a few months. I would just use condoms until you decide what method you want to use.
2006-12-06 15:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are so fertile after having a baby. Use some form of birth control. Or you'll have 2 babies in 9 months!
2006-12-06 15:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Melody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor for a recommendation, but I will tell you that not using birth control at all is putting you at risk for another pregnancy no matter what time of the month it is.
2006-12-06 15:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by CPT Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you never know when you will be pregnant..cuz most of the time when you try getting pregnant you don't and when don't want to be pregnant then you get pregnant..thats how nature is...heheh but just to be on the safe side use any kind of protections...etc : condoms or pills
2006-12-06 15:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by some_1_call_me_queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is risky.just use condoms and don't use pill they are bad for health
2006-12-06 15:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by alireza j 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pretty good chances.
2006-12-06 15:34:44 · answer #8 · answered by 6bits 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are WAY TOO FERTILE RIGHT NOW. please, if you dont want a baby, you better use some protection! good luck :)
2006-12-06 15:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by stephanie f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋