Because of the wide choice of methods, as well as your individual needs and preference, it is recommended to discuss contraceptive techniques with your midwife or health care provider within the first few days after delivery. Sexual activity is usually resumed after the 6 week postpartum check. However, many couples do not wait this long to resume sexual intercourse. As long as it is comfortable for the mother and her healing has completed, sexual intercourse is not usually discouraged. It is important to be sure to use a good natural lubricant (there may be some postpartum vaginal dryness from hormonal changes) to prevent vaginal tissue damage and an alternative method of birth control, such as condoms, until you have decided on a more long term contraceptive method.

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Contraceptive effect of breastfeeding (when supplying 100 percent of infant's nutritional needs) is comparable to other forms of contraception for the first 6 months.

MoonDragon's Lactational Amenorrhea Method of Contraception

Have your partner use a male condom with a spermicide for sexual intercourse until another type of contraception is selected.

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Male Condom

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Spermicides

Oral contraceptive use can be resumed 2 weeks after the birth by non-breastfeeding mothers. Nursing mothers can be immediately started on progesterone-only pills for the least hormonal impact. If a nursing mother wants added protection, Depo-Provera, and injectable progesterone, can be administered a few days after the birth by your midwife or health care provider.

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Oral Contraception

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Hormone Injectables (Depo-Provera)

Diaphragm fitting, IUD, hormonal implants or hormone injections can usually be initiated at the 6-week postpartum check-up.

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Diaphragm

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Intrauterine Device (IUD)

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Hormone Implants

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Cervical Cap

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Female Condom

MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Sponge

MoonDragon's Contraception Information - Withdrawal Method



MoonDragon's Contraception Information: Contraception Index

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PostPartum Visit: 4 to 6 Week Visit

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NOTIFY YOUR MIDWIFE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...

You or your family member has questions about postpartum care.

You or a family member develops any unexpected and/or unusual symptoms or problems.

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