Why do you like that kind of birth control? I've never been on birth control and am planning on getting on it after I have my daughter. I also plan on breastfeeding if this affects it in anyway.
2007-08-21 11:56:48 · 28 answers · asked by ♥Kalena's Mommy♥ 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
NO SEX
then you absolutely can't get pregnant
2007-08-21 11:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Gildardo F 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
You should probably wait until you are done breastfeeding before you start taking birth control.
As for the best, it depends on the person. The two I know most about are the pill, and the patch. The pill works fine, has the plus of clearing up skin problems(acne), but the negatives are having to remember to take it every day, and there are certain foods and medicines that can hinder how well your body absorbs it. Even getting sick, and vomiting or having diarrhea can affect the absorption.
The patch requires a once-a-week change, and you can take antibiotics without having to worry about it effecting the success of your birth control. The downside is it will not help with any skin problems.
In a comparison of the two, the patch has a lower failure rate than the pill.
On another note, I'm personally disgusted by the people who are ignoring the question and giving smart-*** 'no-sex' answers. Grow up people! If you don't know anything about birth control, don't answer!
2007-08-21 19:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sanrei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each pill has a differnet level of hormones and each person has a different level of hormones, so there are endless combinations/possibilities. You're pregnant right? So after you have your baby, your hormone levels will be different than they were before you got pregnant. BCP's may affect you differently than they normally would. You'll probably have to wait 6 or 8 weeks until you can start taking them. I'd suggest a pill with a low hormone level. There are lots of the out there. I took Ortho-Cyclen for several years without any side effects at all, I'm currently on seasonique so I'll only cycle every 3 months. I took Yaz for a while but it nearly killed me.
You just have to trust your doctor to choose what's best for you, and monitor your side effects. If you don't like a pill, don't be afraid to call the doctor and ask them to let you switch. It's really an issue of trial an error.
Good luck with the pill and the baby!
2007-08-21 19:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you can use birth control pills once your milk supply is established. My doctor let me back on the pill after 6 weeks because my milk supply was great.
I really enjoyed Loestrin 24, and my doctor had even suggested going on Yaz after I have my baby.
I've only used the pill, and I've found it to be excellent.
And breastfeeding SHOULD NOT be an alternative to birth control. It doesn't stop ovulating for all women. And while absintence is great, it's not realistic.
2007-08-21 18:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Igonore the "just say no" comments people are making. Its not like your 15 and looking to run around. You are asking for valid reasons and nursing a baby is a concern when it comes to birth control. These people obviously didn't read your question too well.
I know anything with harmones is not good while you are nursing. I would talk to your obgyn about the best method though. There are a lot of options out there you just need to find the one that will be best and safest for you and your baby.
2007-08-21 19:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by 80'srock 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like Seasonale (well the monophasic pill that I take as though it were Seasonale). I only get a period after nine weeks of active tables. I've had no bad side effects at all.
If you are breastfeeding, then you will have to have a progestrogen-only pill (the mini-pill). These aren't quite as effective at preventing pregnancy (only 96%) and they have to be taken according to a very strict schedule - you can't be more than 3 hours late taking it.
2007-08-21 19:09:47 · answer #6 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can't tell you NO SEX because then you can get over-stressed and that's not healthy. My wife and i just had our daughter in march and she was going to go with The Nuva Ring...which really sounded good, but it did dry up her breast milk so instead of that we just decided to use condoms or ...pulling out. I will say it again do NOT!!!!!! not have sex. You need sex as a human being to feel wanted and to stay healthy especially after pregnancy. Now your husband will probably understand the situation and everything will be great. Not to mention if you cut him off from sex as well while you breast feed...it has been know to lead him to other women; I'm sorry i had to say that, but it has a good chance of happening. good luck..congrats on the new one
2007-08-21 19:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Robert/Emylie A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self Control
2007-08-21 18:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you already have a child and in a stable and secure relationship, I’d suggest IUD. It’s easy, carefree, and works quite well. You can have one put in by your OB and then you won’t have to worry about it for up to 5 years. If you want to get pregnant again just have it taken out. The down side is if you pick up a STD it could make you infertile. So you really have to be careful with protecting yourself if you have multiple partners...
2007-08-21 19:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by galatea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural family planning i.e. charting, temping, and observation. Though its not for everyone - it takes some time to really be good enough at it to consider it birth control, but once you do, its great. Plus there is no better way to get to know your body and your cycles.
I recommend every woman try it for at least 6 months just for the learning experience alone.
2007-08-21 19:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by slushpile reader 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi Lorena,
The best birth control that I know of is to say no - lol - joking - Maybe the coil would suit you it worked for me - have a word with your GP I am sure he or she would be the best person to advise you.
Good luck
2007-08-21 19:03:50 · answer #11 · answered by Jean D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋