Mar
I'm so confused about this and you ladies never steer me wrong. 
I plan on breastfeeding my little boy and I've heard conflicting things about taking birth control(pill) while doing so. Is it safe? If not, what suggestions do you have? Obviously we are well aware of condoms but I really don't want another baby for awhile! So help me out here, girls. Best form of birth control while breastfeeding?
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Your OB/GYN knows your body best and can help you choose the right plan for you. My doctor suggested condoms for me because of my weight and other side effects with taking the pill. Good luck!
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get an, I U D, talk to your gyn about witch one os best for you.
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The best thing is your sons health and well being. A condom would be better trush me.
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I believe there is a pill that is safe while breastfeeding, ask your doctor……….although I do believe condoms are probably your best bet. Everyone knows "pulling out" isn't the most reliable method and your ovulation could really be out of sink after having the baby so don't rely on the "am i ovulating or not?" method
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I've been told by many people that the mini-pill is a good option.
From wikipedia: "Lacking the oestrogen of combined pills, they are not associated with increased risks of DVT or heart disease. With the decreased clotting risk, they are not contraindicated in the setting of sickle-cell disease. The low dose of progestogen, and absence of oestrogen, make the minipill safe to use during breastfeeding; in fact, it may increase the flow of milk. Like combined pills, the minipill decreases the likelihood of pelvic inflammatory disease."
Edit: I know you're smart enough to realize that the pull out "method" is not a valid birth control method and that breastfeeding is not natural birth control, contrary to what two posters have said.
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I have heard things saying it is okay to take the pill while breastfeeding, but of course there is always other sources saying no. I just read on a site that if you are planning to take birth control while breastfeeding, wait until you are at least 6 weeks into breast feeding so that your body doesn't get confused with all these hormones. Few sites at the bottom for you. Good luck!
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I had Mirena after my first two babies and really never got a period back after I stopped nursing. It was nice not to have it. I had it inserted at my 6-week post-birth exam.
My doctor also offered me the mini-pill. It has progesterone only. You can take that right after childbirth and it should not interfere with breastfeeding.
Edit: Regarding IUD "flushing out babies" — Mirena has hormones that impede ovulation like the pill, thin the uterine wall and thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm from meeting the egg. The only way you would ever be flushing out a baby with your period is if 1. you ovulated (unlikely with Mirena), 2. the sperm made it through the thickened cervical mucus and past the IUD which is thought to kill sperm (again, unlikely), and 3. if the sperm met the egg (only a 25% chance under perfect conditions) and the embryo did not implant itself (it still can with Mirena in place - though very unlikely). The mini-pill is not thought to stop ovulation, but instead thicken cervical mucus and thin the lining of the uterus. Theoretically, the same thing can happen on the mini-pill.
Link on how mini-pill works:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_pill
Link on how Mirena works:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirena
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ask your doctor about Mirena. its an IUC. i had one put in after i had my son and i cant even tell its there. plus it will make your period a lot shorter and lighter!!!
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It is my understanding that the low dose progesterone only pills are safe while breast feeding, as is the nuvo ring, and the mirena and copper IUD…
you could also do the fertility awareness method while breast feeding, but frankly since breastfeeding will already be a strain on your sleep schedule I wouldn't try it for the first time while newly breastfeeding…
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What are the birth control methods after delivery?" this is one of the common questions asked by the new moms. Remember, you CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding. Therefore, in order to avoid conception at this stage, you need to be aware of certain methods for playing it safe.
Sex After Delivery
Earlier, women were advised not to indulge in sexual intercourse up to six weeks after delivery. If you have no qualms with this restriction, then it's fine. Simply wait for this time period. Many women do not have the urge to have sex after delivery, as there is a drastic change in the hormone chemistry at this stage.
It takes a couple of weeks for your vagina to heal and the cervix to close. If you have had a complication-free delivery, then you can have sex just after two weeks of delivery. However, consult your doctor to rule out any possibility of harm. You could become fertile again after two weeks of your delivery.
The following are certain birth control methods that can be tried during this time. Consult your doctor before opting for any one of them.
Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) For Birth Control
LAM is also referred to as breastfeeding method. It is like this: you breastfeed your tiny tot from both your breasts every 4 hours. During the night, you breastfeed her every 6 hours.
Only those women who are nursing can use this method. Besides, you should not have had your period since delivery. LAM works for six months only. After that, you will have to shift to another birth control method.
(personal Note: I would not really recommend this method.)
Barrier Methods Of Birth Control
Barrier methods for preventing pregnancy include condoms, sponges, female condoms, and prescription barrier based techniques. Such methods do not cause any harm to your nursing baby, as feared by some women. For many prescription barrier techniques, you will have to wait for at least six to eight weeks after giving birth. Some of the barriers include cervical caps, diaphragms, and shields.
CAUTION: in case you opt for a barrier-based technique with a spermicide, make sure that your vagina is completely healed before using it and having sex.
Hormonal Methods Of Birth Control
Nursing mothers CANNOT opt for combination hormone treatment that contains estrogen, or ethinyl estradiol. This means taking combination pills, wearing the Patch, and using the Vaginal Ring is a strict NO for you. The estrogen will enter your breast milk and may affect your infant. It also alters your milk supply.
Nursing mothers can use progestin-only methods for avoiding pregnancy. This means progestin-only pills, also known as mini-pills, Mirena, and Depo-Provera, and a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) are for you. According to doctors, progestins cannot enter your breast milk, as they are too big, and do not affect your infant.
However, mind you, there is a debate between doctors on the use of progestin-only methods. Some doctors do not believe that progestin, especially the mini-pills, does not affect the breast milk supply.
If you are doubtful, forget hormonal methods and opt for other ways of birth control such as barrier methods, or simply do not have sex for some time!
http://www.pregnancy-period.com/pregnanc…
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Be careful- I breastfed all 3 of my kids. Believe it or not my DR said I wouldn't get pregnant while breastfeeding (23 yrs ago) Sure enough, my son was a little over 2 months old & I was pregnant again! Condoms are the way to go….
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Your best bet is no bc if you are going to breastfeed. No matter which one you take it is going to decrease your milk supply, some more than others.
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i agree with the lady who says you are unlikely to get pregnant while breastfeeding… in any case, use the rythm or billings method…. less side effects… and it works as long as you learn to exercise some temperance…
the problem with people is they do not know how to control their sex appetites…
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you can take the mini pill
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you are unlikely going to get your period while breastfeeding…. and very unlikely to get pregnant while breastfeeding…. breastfeeding is like a natural form of birth control…
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The pill freaks me out. There are SO many adverse side effects just for the person taking it–
Spermacide is good (like foam) or just the good 'ol "pullout" method.
Good luck and congrats!
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I do not like the IUD. It is being pushed on us more and more!! It does not prevent fertilization!! It only prevents implantation. Which means it won't stop you from creating a baby, but it will keep the baby from attaching to your uterus! Which, to be plain, your washing a perfectly good baby out with your period. That ticks me off!! Anyhow (I blacked out there for a second, with anger at the DR.'s who give us these things) I took the low birth control pills that my OB prescribed while I was breastfeeding and had no problems. Much Luck, please don't go with the IUD, do the ring that goes intrauterine and releases low dose birth control from the inside.