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what is the best way of contraception after giving birth?

i had a baby 8 weeks ago and i dont want another for a couple of years,, is there anyone who can suggest me some long term method of contraception out of their personal experience.i breastfeed but do not hav plenty of milk supply so i dont think going on pills is a smart option as i heard that decreases the supply of milk.. and also im scared of getting a coil fitted in or an implant..can anyone please help me..

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  • 1 decade ago
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    keep his lu lu away from your coo-ka-loo.

  • 1 decade ago

    I did not want to go on the pill because i do not agree with taking hormones while nursing. And i was afraid of getting an IUD, did not want to deal with a diaphragm, and thought i had no other options than condoms. They worked for a year, and the month that i really started trying to wean my son, I got pregnant again. Next time i guess i will have to suck it up and get an IUD, because i definitely do not want any more children. You might want to consider that if you are looking at long-term birth control. Or ask your doctor what all of your options are, and what the pros and cons are of each.

  • 4 years ago

    i replaced into on the pill and were given pregnant with my son, so because we do not choose yet another baby for a minimum of four years we determined we want something that is confident to artwork. Now, the pill isn't as effectual and has some unintended outcomes. Even condoms have their flaws, they could interrupt, you may be contained in the "second" in straightforward words to discover you've run out and the cost could upload up and also you both hate them. The shot makes a large type of girls have weight benefit, it also remains in as quickly because it truly is. say you merely were given the shot and then all of surprising deicde you go with yet another chil, you should attend 3 hundred and sixty 5 days for it to positioned on off. I actually have also heard it may even take longer than the stated time for it to positioned on off. there is the patch and ring, yet those are fairly equivalent to the pill and that i could discover it creepy to have something residing in my vagina each of the time. and that i could discover the patch an issue and uncomfortable. Diaphram is more effective acceptable than no contraception yet no longer reliable in any respect. So when I evaluated all my ability recommendations i keen to bypass with the IUD. it truly is likely honestly one of the most reliable, it lasts as a lot as 5 years yet you could take it out quicker and get pregnant interior a month after taking it out. It does no longer reason weight benefit and also you do not ought to continuously imagine about "did I remeber to take my pill?"... "do I even ought to refil my prescription this month or next month?" etc... It also makes you've very few classes which replaced into honestly one of my popular issues about being pregnant!!! contained in the previous the IUD replaced into no longer suggested yet they have come far and are extremely between the suited contraception accessible! besides the undeniable fact that I advise that you do not get the metal one without hormones, it can make your classes heavier and look to reason complications you do not stumble upon contained in the smooth plastic one with hormones.

  • 1 decade ago

    abstinence! just kidding...my son is 2 years old, and my husband and i haven't used birth control, except for a few months, i got off of it because i have depression and the BC was making it worse. i keep track of my cycles, on www.mymonthlycycles.com and only have sex when it is safe to do so.

    however, since you are breastfeeding, this may be difficult, unless you use a condom or other method until you start to have a regular period again...then you could keep track and only have sex when you are not near ovulation.

    i reccomend an IUD though if you want long term birth control and don't want to schedule your sex life. it would also be a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor, then can help you out more. good luck! :-)

  • 1 decade ago

    i am also breastfeeding and my doctor recommended an IUD the hormone levels are suppose to be low enough to not go through your milk supply and it last for up to five years . Also, its not suppose to make you gain weight and that's always a plus. And your periods are suppose to be shorter or completely go away. but when your ready to try again your suppose to be able to get pregnant a month after its removed. But to be totally honest your doctor can recommend whats best for you and your child . Congatulations on your new child! If you don't mind me adding.. to up your supply of milk, feed more often the more you feed the more you make. if you supplementing your body doesn't relize your not making enough milk.

  • 1 decade ago

    These nonhormonal methods are optimal for breastfeeding women -- they don't affect breastfeeding or pose even a theoretical risk to the infant. Barrier methods of birth control include:

    Male and female condoms

    Diaphragm

    Copper intrauterine contraceptive devices

    Cervical cap

    Vaginal sponge

    Spermicidal cream, jelly, or foam

    Source(s): Mother of 2
  • 1 decade ago

    I recently had a baby too...I started getting the Depo shot..it works great...I only have to take it every 3 months and I dont have to worry about a pill or anything...

  • 1 decade ago

    go for the IUD called Mirena... you do NOT want the Copper ones... the new Mirena one is much better for you and the baby! this is the one i'm using after my baby... plus, my brother is a doctor and recommends it above all other birth control methods.

  • 1 decade ago

    The link below has a lot of good information that may help you to make a decision.

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