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post partum sex

Juliet725Juliet725
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Hi all! I've heard that you are incredibly fertile after having a baby and because of this should use protection. I've also heard that this isn't as big of a problem with women who breastfeed. I'm trying to figure out if/when I need to start birth control and do plan to speak with my doctor, but was wondering if anyone has info on this? 
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  • Mama_SASMama_SAS member
    Unless you want another baby right away make sure to use condoms until  you get on BC. 
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  • cess525cess525
    SIL BF and when she was leaving the hospital the doctor told her that unless she wanted another one right away to use protection.  They listened for a little but she thought since she hadn't gotten her period back she was ok...yeah her kids are really close together.  Same thing happened to one of the mom's in my DD's class.
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  • AngelaLAngelaL

    Well you won't be able to have sex for the first 6 weeks after delivering. After that breast feeding is "supposed" to stop you from ovulating, but that is not always the case. I know about 5 people in real life ALONE who have gotten pregnant while breastfeeding. While you are breastfeeding you can be on the mini-pill since it doesn't affect your supply. I was but DH and I also used condoms.

     

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  • scoutkatescoutkate member

    imageMama_SAS:
    Unless you want another baby right away make sure to use condoms until  you get on BC. 

    This.  And in fact, if you decide to go with the mini-pill (oral contraceptive that's safe while BF), it's not a bad idea to keep using those condoms.

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  • grnshdwgrnshdw
    For us, I went for my 6 week pp appointment and they asked me if I wanted any birth control.  You should use protection.  It was never a problem after birth for me because I BF and stuff.  HOWEVER, I had two miscarriages and it is the same situation and yes- you need to be careful!  Not only was I more fertile- our traditional "natural" methods of birth control were no longer impactful since my cycle was also "off".
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  • cherry_Blossumcherry_Blossum member

    At my last apt, I asked my OB about birth control options to use while breastfeeding.

    She said that unless you are in like a third world country and not getting enough nutrients, breastfeeding alone is not enough protection for her to ever consider recommending it as a birth control method.

    She said  the "mini pill" is an option that is not harmful to your baby and will not lower your milk supply. The only downsides: unless you are exclusively breast feeding, it is not very effective and you MUST take it at the same time everyday.

    She also said that Merena is good to use, especially more long term. The product itself just has a lot of risks associated. (she gave us a booklet on it and told us to go on their website.) 

    We ended up deciding that the mini pill and Merena are both not for us, so we'll be using condoms. Good luck on your research and I hope you come up with an option that both you and partner are comfortable with. 

     

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  • beautifulsin90beautifulsin90
    I have always got the depo-shot while being discharged.
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