Birth control after giving birth

Mother's Health
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How long after giving birth can I start taking the birth contraceptive pill?

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your obgyn will discuss it with you at your 6 week checkup

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I started mine at 6 weeks

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Got mine at my 6 week checkup

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That’s a question for your doc, not facebook.

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6 weeks for the pill, 8-12 weeks for implant or IUD

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I got mine in the hospital

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Keep in.mind that right after giving birth you are very fertile, and some birth control (depo shot for me) will amplify any post partum depression.

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Be aware if you are breastfeeding that some pills can cause your milk to dry up.

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Try nexplanon implant it’s better than birth control pills

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Started mine 6 weeks post partum for the pill!

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I think six weeks. Then wait at least two weeks I think for it to be active.

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I got the Depo shot the day before I left the hospital

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You usually discuss that at your 6 week check up since you shouldn’t be sexually active until then!However, if you’re breastfeeding you can’t use contraceptives that contain estrogen, which the combination pill does. The mini pill doesn’t!