Contraception
What contraception after childbirth?
You've just returned home with your child, happy but tired ... and you do not perhaps want to live another pregnancy right away! So do not forget contraception ...
Some beliefs die hard ... But for contraception, it is best to avoid the approximation.
Some misconceptions ban
"Do not resume sexual activity soon after birth ..."
So, why? If you feel like it, do not deprive yourself. There are no restrictions on medical for the resumption of sexual activity. Better to wait a few days that the losses are completed, so that the cervix is closed properly, to avoid any risk of infection. And if you had an episiotomy, wait until it is well healed, otherwise ... ouch! Moreover, in most cases, it is rather the desire is lacking. This is normal, you are very tired, and you have other things in mind. Do not worry, it will return.
"No need to think about birth control before menses"
This is false ... The returned, it is the reappearance of the rules at the end of a cycle, so there have been ovulating. It is possible to ovulate two weeks after childbirth, although in most cases ovulation occurs later (average 45 days). So it may happen that a woman is pregnant again soon after giving birth.
"Breastfeeding is a form of contraception"
This is false! Of course, the fact that breastfeeding delays the date of first ovulation, but it is impossible to predict that date for sure. It is therefore dangerous to rely on that. However, one must take into account the breastfeeding to choose the right contraceptive method.
Which method to use?
In a few weeks, will certainly return to your usual method. But for now, take some precautions, especially if you are breastfeeding.
Local methods
Condoms can be used without problems after childbirth, as well as spermicides (gels and sponges that are renewed each report, ova that are effective 24 hours).
The diaphragm is hardly used nowadays, there is anyway to avoid following in layers because it may block the flow of secretions and promote infection.