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Nosy Birth Control Question
I love it and I won't have to worry about birth control for 5 years! Helpful? ... By using this method it helped my husband make his appointment sooner. ...
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- Hi A... I have two children, ages 2 and 4. After we had our son, we knew we wouldn't be wanting another baby anytime soon, but, didn't like the possibility of never h...
- When my children were little, we had decided to not have anymore, and were deciding when he was going in, we used condoms and foam. I didn't want to go back on pill a...
- Well let's see...after our first child together (his 3rd child and my 5th) we used natural birth control (ie he pulled out) and that worked well until we decided to ge...
Advice on the Birth Control IUD
Advice on the Birth Control IUD. I just had my postpardum doctor visit and we discussed different types .... pregnant birth control · birth control methods ...
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- I had the Mirena IUD inserted in December 2007. In my case, the procedure was quite uncomfortable, and I was somewhat uncomfortable for a couple of months afterward. ...
- I was on the NuvaRing for 1 year back in 2005. I loved it. I was convenient for me to only remember once a month instead of everyday. The only complaint I have was ...
- HI GB, I am a 38 yr old mom of two girls, 6 & 3 years. I have been on the Nuva Ring for 1 year. I am so happy I did it. I've had no problems with it!
Natural Birth Control
I HIGHLY recommend the FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) for natural birth control. Particularly since you do plan to get pregnant at some point, this method ...
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- Hi again, A.. I HIGHLY recommend the FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) for natural birth control. Particularly since you do plan to get pregnant at some point, this m...
- Natural Family Planning works well. The key is consistency and understanding because there are days when you can't do "it" all. Still, in a loving relationship, you ...
- Hi A.: I'm at the end of my childbearing years (expecting my 6th and last and will be DONE after this one), and didn't want to be on the Pill either during my childbea...
Charting BBT (Basil Body Temperature) for Birth Control?
It's important to use another method of birth control, such as a condom, for at least the first few months while you are learning your hormone-free cycle, ...
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- check out "Taking Charge of your Fertility". It will tell you all about the charting method - how to do it, how to use it: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your...
- I agree that __Taking Charge of Your Fertility___ is an excellent resource. Once you figure out when you're ovulating, give yourself a wide berth around your fertile p...
- Many things can effect your temperature, so that's not as foolproof as one might hope. Barrier birthcontrol methods have a pretty high success rate as long as you use...
Seeking Advice About Birth Control While Breastfeeding
In my opinion, it is the absolute BEST birth control method because it is completely natural and much more effective than other methods. Helpful? ...
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- I would consider either the copper IUD which does not contain hormones but prevents pregnancy doctors are not sure exactly how, but it has been proven to work for deca...
- R., I am solely breastfeeding my 4 month old. I use micronor birth control pills. I have been using them since my 6 week check up. I have had no change in my milk s...
- I am currently breastfeeding and chose to have the Mirena IUD inserted a few weeks ago. It did not hurt to have it inserted but I did have some cramping for 2 days af...
IUD Or Birth Control Pills
Read all 9 responses: "I am currently taking a monthly birth control pill ... It is just like any other b/c method .. you have to find what is best for you! ...
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- L., IF YOU ARE FINISHED HAVING CHILDREN GO AHEAD AND HAVE A TUBAL, IF NOT I WOULD TRY THE PILL, MY STEP=SISTER HAD AN I.U.D. AND AFTER HAVING IT REMOVED SHE HAD 2 MISC...
- I know I have responded to this before .... (someone else's post) but I LOVE LOVE LOVE my IUD!!! It is the best. I think you just have to try different things out to ...
- I love the Nuva Ring... no weight gain and no other side effects that I have noticed.. best of luck to you
Breast Feeding and Birth Control
I wanted to know if anyone knows what kind of birth control is safe to use while .... If chosen, it is recommended that methods containing estrogen not be ...
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- An alternative to hormonal birth control which can have many undesirable side affects is charting or natural family planning. This is what we use. There are some books...
- The IUD is something you cannot have put in until your child is eight weeks old (it's not for the child's sake but for your body's). Your body needs that time to heal ...
- My doctor recommended that I go on the "mini-pill". It has no estrogen, but is effective, and my son is very healthy to this date.
Birth Control and Breastfeeding
Read all 11 responses: "Can anyone suggest a good birth control method (besides condom usage) that a breastfeeding mom can use?
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- Try the mini-pill. It only has progesterone in it, so it shouldn't reduce your milk supply!
- I breastfeed also. My son is 7 months now and my OB gave me a progesterone pill for BC. I have been using the pill since my 6 week check-up and haven't had any breas...
- i am taking micronor, or the mini-pill. its been working for me. iits just like the pill but its safe when breastfeeding and did not lower my milk supply.
Natural Birth Control???
I followed the Billings Ovulation Method of birth control where you track your cervical mucus. I am sure you could pull it up online and find out how to do ...
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- What about a diaphram? I used one years ago because I too didn't like condoms. Have you talked to your gynecologist about it? That might be the place to start. Be...
- Very Easy - NFP - Natural Family Planning There are even ways to monitor while nursing to help know when your cycles will come back Check out http://ccli.org Th...
- i successfully avoided w/ tcoyf prior to both of my pregnancies. please feel free to pm me w/ questions.
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. ... What Birth Control Should I Use While Nursing · 24 · Birth Control While Breast Feeding ...
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- E., Congratulations on your baby! I am nursing my beautiful 4 month old daughter. My dr. put me on a "safe bc pill" at my 6 week check up (at my request). My mil...
- Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. But you should take this pill at the same time every day.
- Congrats!!! Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding.
