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talk to me about BFing and birth control

DH and I have decided that we want to have a 3rd kid.  After E, I was on non-estrogen BC while I BFed for a year.  After that I was on a continuous BC pill for a year before we started trying again.  This time, I don't want to take BC at all because I think it messed up my cycles and led to us trying for a year before I got pregnant with Isla.  

At first I was thinking I'd just read up on NFP, but that won't work if I'm BFing right?  I shouldn't be getting my period, so I won't have any way to track my cycles.  Is there anything else I can do, aside from condoms?  I feel like a 17 year old asking questions!  :)  DH is ready to just take our chances and if I get pregnant while BFing, it's not a big deal.  I think I want just a little more time to not be pregnant.   

Re: talk to me about BFing and birth control

  • I had my period the entire time I bf. The month after I stopped bf, I got pregnant with C. Didn't use any protection.
  • I'm not for certain on this because I dont have any kids but I'm almost certain that one of my friends picked up a bood from NFP that was geared toward mom's and BF and continuing to use NFP... maybe something to look into?
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  • Isn't there a non-hormonal IUD?  Also, my doc said the hormonal IUD has less hormones than the pill (like, a lot less, I think), if that matters.

     

  • Look into the Diaphragm, Sponge, or Cervical Cap - and I believe all 3 can be used with spermicide.  I think you could still take your temp and check your cervix as far NFP while nursing. 
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  • I am having this same issue.  My OB is leery to give me anything because pills that aren't supposed to mess with my supply have already caused supply issues since Jude has been born.  As a result, she isn't even recommending an IUD until I am done BFing (and I refuse to do formula because I don't want to pay $100 + a week in formula). 
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  • Oh!  Or what about paragard?
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