Birth Control - which do you use?

Contributor: TheSlyFox TheSlyFox
I use Yaz ^_^ It's a pill.
11/07/2011
Contributor: badk1tty badk1tty
I used Yaz, on two different occasions. I now have two little girls. Needless to say, Yaz didn't work for me. Heh. (Took every day, same time, never missed pills.) Now I'm using the IUD, and also breastfeeding, so between the two, let's hope.
11/07/2011
Contributor: Pandahb Pandahb
I was a one point interested in birth control pills but I am just an avid condom user.
11/07/2011
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I was using hormonal birth control but after some side effects, we were using condoms. I now have an IUD for about two years, I love it!
11/09/2011
Contributor: The Curious Couple The Curious Couple
We use birth control pills and condoms.
11/09/2011
Contributor: LilLostLenore LilLostLenore
After having my 1st son 6 months ago me and my bf have pretty much stuck to butt sex so not to get pregnant again.
11/10/2011
Contributor: Howells Howells
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Originally posted by LilLostLenore
After having my 1st son 6 months ago me and my bf have pretty much stuck to butt sex so not to get pregnant again.
Is breastfeeding a natural contraceptive? If so why don't you exploit that. How long does breastfeeding last?
11/10/2011
Contributor: Drakoni Drakoni
Mirena IUD. I royal pain putting in, but I love it now.
11/17/2011
Contributor: AbbyLover AbbyLover
hormones make me so sick so i am looking into the paragard i hope it works
04/24/2012
Contributor: gloomybear gloomybear
im on the pill
04/24/2012
Contributor: nannaof3 nannaof3
Had my tubes tied and burnt.
04/24/2012
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
I'd like to be desexed (sterilised), lol, but it's on the back burner for now til I can cover the cost.
04/24/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Howells
Is breastfeeding a natural contraceptive? If so why don't you exploit that. How long does breastfeeding last?
Here is an excellent and well researched article on Ecological Breastfeeding Nearly all women have anovulatory first menstrual periods while breastfeeding. However ANY supplements, solids, or "sleeping through the night" can throw off the protective effects of breastfeeding. Less than 6% of women ovulate before their first menses, and less than 2% of those have a uterus that isn't hostile to implantation in the first 6 months of breastfeeding. But, this method ONLY works if certain standards are followed. A single bottle of formula or a couple of feedings skipped "so I could get some rest" will throw the entire thing off.

My husband and I used this method after our second two children were born. Our first baby had some supplements in the beginning (she didn't need them, but I was brainwashed into thinking she did, this was before I became educated in breastfeeding) so we didn't count on it, despite my not actually menstruating for 14 months, or ovulating for 15 months. And it works.... as long as the Standards are kept. Token Breastfeeding (which, sadly, is the way most American women breastfeed) may allow her body to return to fertility sooner. Complete Ecological Breastfeeding will protect against pregnancy for at least 6 months after the baby's birth and possibly longer. If you read the article, it gives the particulars. They are VERY important.

Token breastfeeding will NOT prevent pregnancy. ("Token Breastfeeding" is feeding "most of the time" at the breast, but introducing "the occasional" bottle, pumping and using the milk to skip feedings, using Sleep Training methods, using formula or pumped milk "so someone else can feed the baby" starting any solids before the 6 month birthday, basically any "convenience" ; ; that allows baby and mother to NOT breastfeed every 2-3 hours round the clock.)

How long does breastfeeding last? It varies from dyad to dyad. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends an absolute minimum of 12 months of breastfeeding and then as long as mother and baby further desire. Some mother want to stop after only a few weeks. True breastfeeding inability is rare, and even women with stunted supplies can use a combination of breastfeeding and supplements together (although this will not prevent ovulation well, it does give both mother and baby many of the benefits and protections of breastfeeding for as long as they like.)

The world wide average for weaning is.... 4.2 years! This is much more common than most people realize. I have known hundreds of "closet nursers" who nurse their children for years, yet are afraid of society's reaction. I've nursed my own children anywhere from 15 months to 4 and a half years. It differs for every mother baby dyad.
04/24/2012
Contributor: xOhxSoxScandalousx xOhxSoxScandalousx
I use the mirena IUD.
04/24/2012
Contributor: badk1tty badk1tty
I am finally not nursing, but I do have my IUD still.
04/27/2012