My husband and I are discussing our options for birth control?

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I just had my baby girl three weeks ago and i was wondering what YOU think the best option is for contraceptives when the time comes for us to be close again. We plan on another one after we get a house. I'm just a little overwhelmed on all of the choices and want to have my decision ready when I go back to the doctor on the 13th. Thanks for your input.
if you can read, it SAYS When the time comes for us to be close again.
Also, I'm breast feeding.
 
the best contraception there is is actually a condom.

but hormonal contraception ie pills are also very effective but compliance is always an issue and they have their own side effects though not everyone gets them.

morning after pills are less effective (95% effective if taken within 24hours, a lot lesser if taken 3 days after) and causes vomiting and menstrual disturbances

a newer intrauterine device, the mirena coil is also very effective, and lasts for up to 5 years, may be removed by a family doctor at any time, and thus fertility is instantly restored, and you don't need to take any pills everyday and it also reduces menstrual loss as a benefit.
 
Isn't a three week old enough to keep him away from you and vice versa? Holy crap, are you guys on coke or something?
 
The mirena, it is the best contraceptive and is removable at anytime. It is good for five years.
 
Well, it all depends really when you are planning on concieving again, as im not too sure when you're buying a house. If it is soon, i think condoms are easier since it will be soon and you won't want to wait a while to get pregnant (as it can take up to a year on the pill to concieve)

There is however, a little bar thing that you can put in your arm, and can have it removed when you wish, and im pretty sure you dont have to wait up to a year to be able to concieve.

Obviously sterilisation isnt a good option :P as you want to concieve again! And sterilisation will remove the reproductive organs.

There are options like the iud, coil e.t.c but i wouldn't personally go for those as it seems too "faffy" having to have something put inside you e.t.c

The depo shot isn't a good option, as you are protected for one year and you can't "remove" it once you've had the the shot. Like i said, im not sure when you are planning on buying a house so i can't offer much help. And the your body might not "accept" the shot and you're periods may come too often and may stick around for too long. There have been cases where people have bled constantly once having the shot. But different contaceptives suit different people. You've just got to find out what suits you best! (I wouldn't try this option as if you do have your period constantly it can really interfere with your sex life, and thats not good)

There is also natural family planning which you can discuss at your local family planning clinic or with your doctor. It's where you learn when you're ovulating/about your fertile days e.t.c so you know when to avoid sex, and when you can have it. That option seems a tad bit faffy too as you have to learn it and get to know your body.

If you can't decide still, talk with your doctor or with someone at your local family planning clinic as they will be able to give some really good suitable advice! I hope this helps! All the best to you :)
 
I would avoid the shot if I were you. It has a lot of really bad side effects (including weight gain, depression, and irregular periods). You are stuck with the side effects until it can completely clear your system (which can take up to a year). Some women have problems conceiving after being on the shot, too.

I think you should figure out exactly how long you are going to wait to have another baby. If it is within the next 2 years or so, I would stick with a pill. It is the old stand-by, and it clears your system relatively fast.

If you are planning to wait a little longer, you may want to consider Mirena (the IUD). It is the most effective method out there, and it clears your system within a month. It is kinda pricey, but it pays for itself over an extended period. I love it.

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions.

EDIT: As you are breastfeeding, you choices are limited. If you decide to go with the pill, you should use the mini- (or progesterone only) pill. The combination pills can affect milk supply.

Mirena is still a good option, as it does not affect supply. Since the hormones are isolated in the uterus, less of the hormones (as in almost none) are in your breast milk. This is not the case with most other hormone based birth control.

Your best bet is to discuss this with your doctor. Good luck
 
First of all, congrats on the new addition :-)

The method with the most manageable side effects is the pill, which will be my pick for the best birth control. There are two types of pills, the estrogen/progestin combo and the progestin only. The combo pill is more commonly used and slightly more effective, but the progestin pill has less of a risk for blood clots. When you stop taking either pill, you may have a few months that you will be unable to become pregnant -- three months usually. It's really not that difficult to remember to take the pill every night, I set an alarm on my phone. Plus there's many different brands and dosages, which allow you to find the best pill for your body.

More convenient options are the Depo Provera shot, the patch Ortho Evra, Implanon (which is the size of a matchstick and is inserted just under the skin on your arm near your armpit), and the IUD.

The IUD is commonly inserted in women who have already had a child. There are two types, the hormonal IUD (Mirena) which lasts 5 years and the copper IUD (Paraguard) which lasts 10 years. Either IUD can be removed early if you wish to have another child. The IUD is easily the most cost effective form of birth control, and being that you've already given birth you are less likely to experience some of the complications.

As with any medication, there are some side effects and some can be very serious and even life threatening. Remember that even meds like ibuprofin which most people don't think twice about have serious side effects.
I looked up a source on each option, you can read further below!

Hope this helps!
 
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