I have a little while before getting on Birth control, but I was wondering how long after pregnancy they issue bc pills after pregnancy? I was just curious. I know your not supposed to have sex 6 weeks after anyway, but I was just wondering. I do not plan on having sex again until after getting on bc.
16 weeks and 5 days pregnant
2007-02-20 14:40:11 · 6 answers · asked by Kelly s 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If you are planning on breastfeeding, they will tell you to wait for birth control or put you on what's called a "minipill" at six weeks; the hormones in birth control pills can change breastmilk production and breastfeeding exerts some measure of birth control by itself (not enough to rely on though). If you choose not to breastfeed, they will put you on a birth control pill at six weeks. You can use condoms until you have been on the birth control for at least a month. Many women have sex before the six-week mark, they wait until they stop bleeding and any stitches have healed but some find it hard to wait. Talk about birth contro with your Ob-Gyn when you get into week 32 or so. He/she can give you lots of information and help you make a decision. This will give you lots of time to ask lots of questions and your provide will know what special considerations there are for you.
2007-02-20 14:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much of that depends on whether you decide to breastfeed. If you do, you can't use the pill until you stop. If you don't, your doctor will prescribe the pill for you at your 6 week checkup. Make sure you get a sample pack from him/her so you can start taking it once you get your period. You of course have many options when it comes to birth control besides the pill, but the pill is a good one. Good luck to you and your baby!
2007-02-20 22:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Karen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually put you on at your check up after you have the baby, but I would decide what kind of birth control you want now.
2007-02-20 22:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started taking my pills the day I left hospital...nope I didn't breastfeed (oh I'm gonna get raked over the coals for this one...)
2007-02-21 03:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor put me back on the pill when i went for my six week checkup after i had my son.
2007-02-20 22:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by missaboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they gave me my depo shot before i left the hospital after having my son
2007-02-20 23:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by teetot19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋