Diva Cup after birthing a child

RyanandManda · March 2011

Hi ladies! Who uses a Diva Cup? I loved mine for years before pregnancy and I just got my period back this week. I know you're supposed to go up to the larger size after childbirth but I'm wondering if everyone needs to or if it's worth trying my old one before spending the $ on the larger one. Anyone have a baby and go back to the same, smaller size? Also, was it different (feel different, or easier or more difficult to get in/out) after childbirth?

TIA!!

Fun2Dream · March 2011

I only started using a menstrual cup after childbirth, but my understanding is that everyone who has had a vaginal delivery, and everyone over age 30, needs the size 2.

I found that after my second pregnancy, I got more "sore" (kind of achy) after using my cup, I think because it was so soon PP (3 months - joy!). If you have any soreness during/after sex or if you just don't feel healed, I'd recommend waiting a cycle or two more before using the cup again.

nsees · March 2011

I would try your old one and see if it leaks or not What could it hurt? If it still works, then you save some money. If not, the other size.

RyanandManda · March 2011

nsees:
I would try your old one and see if it leaks or not What could it hurt? If it still works, then you save some money. If not, the other size.

That's what I was thinking too : )

njh514 · March 2011

I used the same one after birth that I used before birth. When I decided it was time for a new one (i'd had the first one for about 3 years-apparently they suggest a new one each year) and got the size 2. I didn't see or feel any difference really before or after birth, nor from the 1 to the 2. I'd say go ahead and try it. If it's leaky or doesn't feel right go for a 2. I'd think you'd just want to make sure you've got a little back up the first couple of times. hope that helps.

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