I have been really lazy in getting my birth control taken care of. Our daughter is a month old today and I need to serious start something. Any suggestions?
2007-11-06 13:05:23 · 24 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you want to hold off on having more kids for a while then think about getting and IUD... they're very effective, long term without being permanent, and don't interfere with breastfeeding if you're doing that.
2007-11-06 13:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by karespromise 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor will discuss birth control options at your 6 week checkup, and you must let him know if you're breast feeding because some methods of birth control aren't compatible with nursing. I've used the Depo injection and the Mirena IUD and prefer the IUD. My periods lessened from 6 days to 3 and I didn't have to worry about remembering to take a pill or get the shot. However, the IUD is NOT 100% effective like some people have posted. I got pregnant with my four month old son on it, although it was a few months away from being changed, so it's possible the hormones to prevent pregnancy weren't strong enough anymore. There's a higher risk of ectopics with the IUD and you would need to have it removed if you do get pregnant. In the meantime, if you feel up to having sex before the 6 week checkup, I would think condoms and spermicides are the best since you don't need a prescription. Good luck and congratulations.
2007-11-06 15:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by zuckie44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had my son (almost 6 weeks ago). I currently have a prescription for the mini-pill, as I breastfeed exclusively. I also use condoms. If you choose to do the mini-pill, you shouldn't start until 6 weeks if exclusively BF, or 4 weeks if you supplement. There are also other methods: the patch, the IUD, the nuva-ring. Regular birth control hormone will usually lower your milk production, that is what the mini-pill is for, primarily for breastfeeding moms. If you choose to do the pill, the window is only 3 hours, not 12, and is about 1 in 20 pregnancies (counted on average usage of the pill).
I personally enjoy condoms (as much as I can I guess), and not sure about the mini-pill yet, as I haven't hit 6 weeks. Usually at your 6 week check-up, your doctor will go over birth control methods, but I understand wanting to know other peoples' views on the subject.
2007-11-06 13:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by chichibomba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a 'set & forget' type of contraception you can't go past the IUD. At your 6-8 week check up your doctor can put one in for you and it last for up to 5 years. As soon as you are ready to have another baby, they take it out and you can fall pregnant straight away. I'm proof since I had mine taken out 8 weeks ago and I found out today I'm 5 weeks pregnant! Its painless to have in and out and ends up cheaper than the pill.
The other added benefit of it is it sometimes reduces your period flow to very light or nothing at all. My MIL hasn't had a period for 2.5 yrs.
Your other option is the pill, diaphragm, condoms & spermicide, Depo shot, Implanon implant or the new Nuva Ring which your doctor can tell you more about.
I do recommend the IUD because there will be no unexpected pregnancies in case you forget to take the pill.
Best of luck and congrats on the new baby!
2007-11-06 13:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to be sure you are both ready before having a baby. Try babysitting an infant or toddler for a few days it's not as easy as it looks as a young parent myself I don't encourage other young people to have babies it's very hard work specially if the relationship doesn't work out it's very hard being a single parent. I would think very carefully about it as it's a life long commitment having a baby! If you do decide your both ready then I say ditch the pills and go for it no one needs to know you stopped taking them All the best
2016-03-14 01:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirena is WAY better than the pill. It is inserted into your cervix and is only for women who have already had kids. It lasts up to five years without needing to be removed. However, you can have it taken out and try to get pregnant that same day if you're ovulating and want to get pregnant. The pill, on the other hand, you have to wait for your period to become regular, which can be frustrating. It's totally awesome and is just as effective. Plus, you don't have to remember to take it each day, which, let's face it: with a baby, it's hard to remember to put on underwear some days, much less take a pill! :-) Good luck!
2007-11-06 13:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Sit'nTeach'nNanny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally the pill works best for me. I used to get the Depo shot, which was too strong and caused major headaches for me. I also tried the Nuva ring(sp?), which was great because you didn't have to worry about missing a dose, BUT it was not strong enough for me, as I now have a 2 yr old son (best thing to happen!!!).
Choose whichever works best for you....the only thing to remember is that for the first month you start taking your bc make sure you use a second form of birth control (condom, diaphragm, spermicide) because you can still get pregnant. We have a friend that has two sons 11 mos apart because they were never told this.
2007-11-06 14:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by E-and-K's_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used pills and condoms. Pills can be hard to remember during certain stages of life. You think you'll always remember, but then you go through something like selling your house and get caught up with all of that business and start forgetting. Condoms-well I was using those when I got pregnant for the second time-current pregnancy. One broken condom and bam!! This time I think I am going to opt for the Mirena implant. You have it inserted once and it lasts for 5 years. You can have it taken out anytime prior to that if you want. I think it costs a little over $400, but after a year it pays for itself compared to other bc. Plus-no remembering required!! I have heard a couple of stories of women getting infections, but it seemed to me that most women were very happy with it.
2007-11-06 13:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by mel1026 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate the pill, so I would be using condoms if I needed birth control. I'm finding sleep deprivation is the most effective birth control of all! Neither of us seem to manage a good nights sleep on the same night, so if I'm not too tired, he is!
2007-11-06 14:30:16 · answer #9 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked the diaphragm. It was hard to use while my stitches were healing, like during my fitting. After that, it was OK. My husband didn't know it was there. I liked it better than condoms or pills.
Be careful with hormones if you're breastfeeding. If you want to use the pill, you'll want a progestin-only pill. Estrogens can dry up your milk.
Richard F said "don't have so much fun"! That's hilarious! Have all the fun you want, mama. It's easy to tell who's not getting any, isn't it?
2007-11-06 13:12:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋