New Mom !! Needing Advice on Birth Control Methods.!!!!

I too was 20 . I have 3 children 14, 4 and 2. Birth control pills worked fine.... If you do not want a pill they also have an iud. Good luck . Oh and My first child wishes I did not wait soooooo long until the next.

I worried about this too and even thought I had gotten pregnant because my cycle was so wierd.

My doctor ended up giving me the Depo-provera shot because I was trying to nurse but I should have read up on it more... I bleed heavy the entire 3 months so no fun in the bedroom.

My hospital educational nurse said there was a pill you could use while nursing, but my doctor didn't know anything about it.

I stopped the shot and tring too nurse... so am back on a regular pill. We also use a back-up (he wears it). If you have a hard time with regular latex for him or if he doesn't like them, try the lambskin. They don't protect against STDs, but do protect against pregnancy and are more "natural" feeling.

L.
I just had my third daughter and decided to try the Mirena IUD. After complications with all three pregnancies I knew this was the last time... I couldn't take a chance of getting pregnant again. My husband is set to take care of it on his side but it couldn't hurt to be extra precautious. I did it at the 6wk check up and I love it. It was slightly uncomfortable the first day but not since. I had tried the ring. Didn't like it although it was better than a pill daily. Hope you have the most incredible next few months with your new baby.

I have to start by saying, "talk to your doctor." Now with that said, after you have this baby, your life will change. FOR THE BETTER. All the worries and fears you have right now will fade. I think during the last month or so of pregnancy you worry because your body is in great transition. Your mind worries about things that will not be so important after this child is born. What I am saying is that you will figure out what is the right way to handle birthcontrol. Again, talk to your doctor, not your friends. I have 6 children, ALL VERY WANTED. I never dreamed at your age that I would have 6 children. One thing I have learned it that it is best to make a plan and follow it. You might change that plan many times and that is OK. But most of all, don't waste time fighting with your loved ones. Just love them and enjoy life. It is short and love is precious. Enjoy this time in your life. It goes fast.

I have a 4 month old and I'm using the nuvaring, it's really simple I don't have to remember to take any pills which I love. I don't feel it at all and neither does my husband. The best part was that it didn't affect my milk supply.

Ask your OB. They knew I didn't want to get pregnant too soon aswell, and there is a good birth control pill for when you are breast feeding, if you chose to breasfeed. I was on it for about 3 months then I switched to yasmin, which has been great for me.

Good Luck!!!

I have had the copper IUD, the Mirena, and used the pill. In 2 weeks I'm going to be getting the Implanon. I personally had problems with the IUD's but not many people do. My sister loves her Mirena. So, hopfully the Implanon works for me.

Just wondering why you want four years between them. Mine are a year apart and it's been great as they are good friends and I was still in 'baby mode' so diaper changes and sleepless nights I was used to. My sister wanted 3-4 years between hers and got her wish. But, she regrets that now because they are NT friends, the older one resents the younger one because for the longest time she was an only child, and they were out of baby mode when baby #2 came along which has also been really hard.

I've heard other moms say the same.

So, you might reconsider the 4 year gap.

S. (mom to four girls ages 12 month to 5 years and I LOVE IT!)

hi! Congrats on the new baby. I am 4 1/2 mos preg too with my unexpected 2nd baby. I JUST talked to my doc about getting my tubes tied after the baby because I think I don't want another one. he suggested Mirena. It's an intrauterine contraceptive that works for 5 years, and you can still breastfeed while on it. It only releases progesterone and will not decrease the milk supply, have negative side effects,and can be taken out whenever you are ready by the doctor, and then you can get pregnant within a couple months of taking it out. I personally think I am having my tubes tied, I already have a girl, and my doc is 85% sure this is a boy....that's enough for me.

Hi I'm a mother of and soon to be 3yr old little girl! When I had her I was 21 so totally understand! The first "40" days we did nothing because I was afraid of that too!! Currently Im on the pill and it has worked fine for me. But if you don't like taking pills everyday you might want to look in to Mirena two of my girlfriends are on it and they love it and it last five years!!!!!

well i have a two year old and when he was 6 months old i got pregnant again but with twins . and i was on birth control when that happened . so after having the twins i got an I,U,D, you should really ask your doctor about
it. my twins are now 1 1/2 years old and my oldest will be three in august and i haven't even had so much as a pregnancy scare ever since i got the i,u,d put in. I LOVE IT

Read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It's a must-read for every woman. You will learn more about your body than you ever thought possible and will learn more about HOW TO and HOW NOT TO get pregnant.

Talk to your doc about an IUC. Specifically mirena. Its the easiest birth control ever... no fuss and easily removed. It lasts for up to 5 yrs. Email me if you have questions. Good luck and congrats!

I just had my second girl in December and wasn't ready to get my tubes tied yet so my doctor told me about Mirena. It's an IUD that lasts for 5 years. So far I really like it and haven't had any problems.

If you decide to breastfeed, that is 80% effective as a birth control method (According to my OB-Gyn). There are also birth control pills you can take while breastfeeding that will not harm your baby. Talk to your doctor and see what he/she suggests. Good luck with your little blessing!

Are Birth Control pills not an option???

We used a progesterone-only birth control pill. It was suggested because it doesn't inhibit your milk supply if you are nursing. The only snag is that you HAVE to take it at the SAME TIME every day, which is sometimes hard for a busy new mommy. Good luck!

I am having the same problem as you are right now. I am also 8 months pregnant with my first child (a boy as well) and my husband and I are really not planning on any more children and I am completely terrified of getting pregnant again soon after I have this one and I'm not sure of what type of birth control to get on.

I just heard about a new implant type birth control called IMPLANON www.implanon.com It lasts for three years, etc.... safe for nursing moms, etc... I'm actually getting it next month. And my insurance covered it completely.

There are so many different birth controls but the one i pick is the Mirena IUD.. when i first got it it was definatley tough because it effects people in different ways, but i gave it a little time and its the best birth control in my opinon. Its good for 5 years, but should you decide to have another baby in that time it is easily removed and not wait time to become fertile again!