Contraception after Pregnancy
Family Planning



What aspects do I have to consider about contraception after childbirth?

After this experience so beautiful you just have, you probably have the desire to start planning your family in an effective manner. With the arrival of your new baby, this is the right time to decide the most appropriate method of birth control for you.

The most important aspects you should take into account when choosing a suitable type of birth control after childbirth are:

  • The practice of breastfeeding, if there is no contradiction, it is best that you breastfeed your baby.

  • What is the time to start using a particular contraceptive? Birth control can start just after childbirth. However, as the months pass, you have more options.

  • If you decide to have another baby soon, you should consider adequate spacing between pregnancies in order to reduce the risk of maternal-infant diseases and complications. The ideal contraception after pregnancy is different whether or not you want another pregnancy.

When and which birth control method I can use if I am breastfeeding my baby?

The focus of contraception after delivery is different weather you are or not breast-feeding your baby.

If you have decided to breastfeed your baby, your birth control options are less than if you have chosen not to breastfeed your baby, with the exception of the method of amenorrhea (Physiological suppression of menstruation while nursing).

Depending on the method, there are differences in the timing of starting the birth control.

Contraception After Pregnancy

If you are not breast-feeding your baby
Click to enlarge

Contraception After Pregnancy

If you are breast-feeding your baby
Click to enlarge




Birth Control Risks

Birth control may sound like an open and shut case - after childbirth you're sexually active now so obviously you would love to control your chance of giving birth, right? But before you decide to pop the pill (for example: Aviane Birth Control), or other contraceptives, you have to consider some birth control risks. And don't worry; postpartum contraception has a bunch of benefits to ease your mind too.

The risks that you will encounter with birth control will depend upon the type of method you use.

Risks associated with contraception after pregnancy are very similar to the risks associated to contraception to prevent pregnancy.

  • Birth control may increases your blood pressure, which can increase your chance of more blood clotting. The chance of this is relatively low and is even lower if there is no history of it in your family.

  • Because of the increased amounts of Estrogen, you might experience a mood swing. While this is more of a risk for people around you, you can talk to your doctor about it and you can work out a brand of birth control that is a better balance for you.

  • If you're a smoker, taking birth control can increase your risk of a heart attack.

Final Thoughts:

During the postpartum period is essential that all your questions about contraceptive methods must be spoken with your doctor at the right time to make the best decision for you and your family.

On the other hand you must feel comfortable with your partner and consider appropriate types of birth control with no risk for your health.

Read about other postpartum contraception:

Contraception Pill | Aviane | Shot | Patch | IUD | Condoms | Nuva ring | Seasonal | Natural | Emergency pill


Return from Contraception After Pregnancy to Types of Birth Control Page

footer for contraception after pregnancy page