What did you ladies do for birth control afterwards?

[cvalentine]

I'm still bfing so the pill isn't really an option. For those bfing moms out there dtd, do you use any type of bc since bfing is supposed to be a natural bc, or do you use something?

I'm not a big fan of condoms, and I'm not comfortable getting an IUD either. I would say with bfing and having never o-ing except for the time my daughter was conceived I don't have much to worry about. But with my luck... :roll:

[kelli3384]

I have been on the minipill which is a pill that is ok to take while bfing. The only problem is that I never remember to take it! I know many women who have gotten pregnant while bfing so I dont trust that.

[tricia]

I didn't want to take the mini pill as I had issues with my milk supply and didn't want to risk it getting worse.

COme on...after what most of have gone through to get pregnant and have a baby, wouldn't a surprise pregnancy be welcomed?? I suppose not for all, but I'd been okay with it. I'm also the crazy one here that enjoyed my 22 month spacing the best...

Tricia

[wantingbabynumber2]

I was the same way while BF my daughter I figured it shouldn't happen and with the PCOS I didn't think I would get pregnant but we were willing to accept the risk. I didn't want to be on BC and condoms were out of the question for comfort reasons too tight so we just took our chances. Don't they still have the spermicide foams and such too you could try. But if you want bcp the mini pill is the one to take. there are also female condoms, cervical caps like a diaphragm. There is also a new thing think its called nuvaring its like and IUD but it goes around the cervix in the vaginal canal. Not sure if it has the correct hormones to use while BF though you would have to ask the OB.

[Teakafrog]

Creighton method NFP. It goes by cervical fluid, not temps, and is very accurate. Worked for us to achieve pregnancy, I knew exactly when I ovulated to conceive this one. No hormones, very simple to learn. Call the NFP office to schedule a class. I know they teach it there, we used to live in Wichita! It's right across the street from St. Joe hospital.
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[esarah]

I was the same as pampered and I didn't mind if I had a surprise prengancy. I did get pregnant while Leata was only breastfeeding. She was 5 months old when I found out so they would have been 13 months apart! I would hae loved it but it would have been a handful. I ended up miscarrying very early on though and I have had two miscarriages since. Then I am glad that I did not do birth control though because I had a feeling that was going to happen to me and I needed to get the doctor's attention to be able to get on meds that I need while I am pregnant that they thought I didn't need. Now that I really want another it is proving hard to get there but I do get pregnant and then lose it for other reasons so I would not trust breastfeeding as a good for of BC.

[mara232]

We're not on BC but are using FAM methods. Although I don't think either of us (DH and I) are terribly fertile to have to worry about it. :shock: Good luck!

[RE]

I didn't want to use hormones so I am using an IUD (the one w/o hormones). I did a lot of research on them and they are completely safe now. My SIL was taking the mini pill and breastfeeding and got prego when her son was 6 months old - after having twins I didn't want to take any chances. I feel great and don't have any of the side effects of the hormones. I don't have to remember to take a pill every day and I can't even tell it's there. I'm also getting AF every 40 days or so (which I have NEVER gotten before unless medically induced).

[tracy]

RE -- if you don't mind me asking. How long are you trying to prevent pregnancy with the IUD?

I asked my doctor about it, but she said it wouldn't be advisable for me because I want to be pregnant within the next two-three years. She preferred the pill because it's a bit more flexible, regarding short periods of time.

Just wondering if your situation is similar!?!

Please reply with questions if this made no sense. Was a hard question/statement!!!

[kljoyce]

I am just lurking and I just had to reply. Christine, If you dont want to be pregant do not rely on BFing as a BC. I tried for 5 years to get pregnant with my 1st and was still Bfing her when I got pregnant with my son, she was not quite 9 months old and was a little over 17 months when he was born. I tried the MINI pill but you have to take it at the same time each day for it to be effective and I was not good at it.
I thought I was really good at knowing when I ovulated, but guess what I am pregnant again and had to have concieved on day 8, which is weird since my cycles are usually like 32 days. So, If I really didnt want to get pregant I would not rely on any timing methods.

[RE]

Tracy-
I don't mind sharing the info my dr gave me re the IUD. The one I have lasts 10 years-of course you can have it taken out anytime. My dr. said you can start trying to conceve as soon as it is removed- there is no wait time. It is placed directly past your cervix in the uterus. It was not at all painful to have it inserted, it felt like a pap smear. Like I said before, I can't feel a thing and the only side effect is an occasional mucous discharge, which is really no big deal. It is 99.9% effective which makes it more effective than any pill or even condoms and I don't have to deal with any chemical hormones. It was definitly the best decision for me - it's too bad that it has such a bad reputation because it has certainly been improved.
HTH

[tracy]

RE -- THANKS!!

It certainly does have a bad reputation. My ob/gyn was looking at me strangely when I asked about it. Was just going through all my options.

She said it was possible, but better suited for long-term birth control. Maybe that was a financial-concern rather than a hormonal / effective one. Might ask again at my next appointment, just out of curiosity.

It may turn out to be a good option after our next baby (probably our last baby)...atleast until I get DH snipped :wink:

[Bella923]

Cristen: I am going to my 6 week post partum on Monday and I know that birth control will be a subject that comes up and I am also unsure what to do. I don't want to go on the pill, I am also b-fing, I don't care for condoms either. I don't want to get pregnant right away but then again it would not be the end of the world. So we are leaning towards the "pull and pray" method! lol... sorry tmi.....
Ideally we want to start trying after Gabi's 1st birthday. Good Luck!

BTW I know somone who is pregnant and she had the 5yr IUD! They removed it as soon as she tested positive and she is now due in December and all is going well. But this make baby #5 which they really had not planned on having.

[RE]

Yes, it is possible to get prego with an IUD. My doc showed me how I have to check every month to ensure it is still properly in place.
Speaking of my OB/GYN, she just got prego - and was on the bc pill. Nothing (except abstinance-and what fun is that) is foolproof.

[cvalentine]

Thanks for all the replies. Really another pregnancy would not be ideal for us for financial reasons and just the fact that the two babies would be really close together, but like someone said earlier, for everything that's happened with trying to get pg, how cool would a surprise pregnancy be?? I think we're going to just see what happens, really in reality, the chances of it actually happening are slim, but it's kind of exciting really to have it in the back of your head that it could happen. :)