Success after IF

BC after delivery

I've asked this before but there weren't a lot of people on then.   I have PCOS and don't ovulate on my own.  I was charting before doing IF treatments and I did 3 rounds of injectibles before going back to clomid and getting my BFP. 

My question is about birth control once I deliver this baby. We do want a second baby, and I'd like that to be before I'm 36 (3 years from now).  I know that its possible to go back to "regular" after having a baby but its also possible that I won't ovulate on my own too.  My doctor has already asked me about birth control. I honestly don't know what to do. 

DH says do nothing, and just see what happens, but I know I need to give my body some time to heal also.  On the other hand, I'd be ok with 2 close together......even though its a stretch thinking I'd O on my own.

Suggestions?

Oh, I will also be breastfeeding for the first few months.

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Re: BC after delivery

  • Umm... just to give you the "whole picture"... I also was anovulatory before Clomid entered my life and I had DD. I weaned DD at 3 months, had 2 periods and BAM! got pregnant on my own.

    We did not use any birth control at all after having DD. I know the mini-pill is an option, but like I said, I never used it. I will be getting an IUD this time until we decide if we are officially done or not.

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  • We used nothing after DS. I was unable to BF due to a reduction and PCOS. We "waited to see what would happen for 6 months" and headed back to the RE. I was WAY more regular after delivery, but still nothing on our own in 6 cycles. After this baby, we have no immediate plans to work on #3 right away (maybe in a couple years) but we will not be using BC I do not think.
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  • I too have PCOS and we are just doing a "wait and see" approach.  I'm EBFing and have yet to have a PP AF, though.  I was anovulatory too.  I guess we'll just see what happens.  We will probably start treatments when DS is around 18 months or so if nothing has happened by then. 
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  • I pretty much am in the same boat as you...anovulatory PCOS...got pregnant after 3 years, countless TI cycles, 5 rounds of clomid, 1 round of Femara with IUI...

    Anyway, I will not go back on hormonal BC...DH and I do want more babies, but I want to give my body time to heal after having Caroline.  We will be using condoms and praying for the best...

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