2007-02-22 09:09:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I think it's about 6 weeks usually. My doctor put me back on the pill when my periods started up again which was about 3 months after I gave birth. Check with your doctor they will be able to tell you when you can go back on the pill.
2007-02-22 10:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will you be breastfeeding?
If you are nursing, you need to wait AT LEAST 6 weeks, preferably a bit longer, so that you don't mess up your milk supply.
It's recommended that any estrogen-containing contraceptive be avoided until baby is at least six months old AND after baby is well-established on solid foods. Progestin-only contraceptives are the preferred choice for breastfeeding mothers when something hormonal is desired or necessary. (So "the mini-pill" is OK for MOST moms to take while nursing.)
Exclusive breastfeeding alone is about 98-99.5% effective in preventing pregnancy (as good as condoms!) as long as *ALL* of the following conditions are met:
- Your baby is less than six months old
- Your menstrual periods have not yet returned
- Baby is breastfeeding on cue (both day & night), and gets nothing but breastmilk or only token amounts of other foods.
2007-02-22 17:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when the doctor clears you after your 6 wk check up.. that is when you can ask him to be placed on the pill.. because you should not be having sex til the doctor says you are all healed and because your body will be fertile during this time and you could easily get pregnant again. Good luck.
2007-02-22 17:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks..When you go back for your 6 week check up after having the baby..your doctor will put you on the pill or some other type of birthcontrol.
2007-02-22 17:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by punky brewster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can go on it really soon.. and you should, too. Most women get pregnant within the first couple months of giving birth because they don't think they can get pregnant. Remember.. you ovulate before you get your period, so you could ovulate a week or two after giving birth!
2007-02-22 17:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you arent supposed to have sex for 6 weeks so normally your doctor will not perscribe it until you go for your 6 week check up
2007-02-22 17:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dr todl me 6 weeks after delivery...that way your milk flow is established.
2007-02-22 17:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you have your baby a nurse should talk to you about your birth control options
2007-02-22 17:13:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋