I used the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility (TCOYF) to prevent pregnancy before ttc and used the charting method when we were ttc. I loved the book and learned so much! The book claims that you can't get pregnant if you nurse at least every four hours during the day, and at least every six hours at night.
We don't want to use condoms, but CAN'T get pregnant (due to complicated birth) for 6 months. Is this a safe method to use?
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If I were in a situation where I absolutely should not get PG I would use condoms. Breastfeeding alone is not reliable. There are plenty of women who start their periods at 3, 4, 5 months PP even though they are SAHM's and nurse round the clock. I just wouldn't risk it.
We to TTA but we use condoms around my fertile periods and any time I see somewhat fertile mucus. Since I'm getting up at night to feed my temp isn't very accurate but CM is about the only guide I have. I would never risk it if it was a threat to my or a new baby's health. A rubber is not the worst thing in the world. It's all about priorities/importance IMO.
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I would not rely on breastfeeding alone. I was nursing every 2 hours at night and at LEAST every two hours during the day (usually more since I was nursing 2 kids) and I still got AF at just 5 weeks PP. It's been regular since then even though I'm still BFing a lot so I know I could get pregnant. I also got pregnant when DD1 was 5 months old while EBF.
I do use NFP, but I also use condoms every time as a backup.
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