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Q: IUD after pregnancy

asked by: Rosie H on June 10th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Hy Ladies!

How soon after birth can you get an IUD. Preferably the copper non-normonal one?

This and condoms are the only forms of birth control that I can take. I cant stand condoms, they just feel nasty and body cant have hormonal b/c. My widwife said that our next appt we would discuss b/c after baby, and my appt is Friday.

Has anyone else gotten the IUD right after having a baby? If so how long do you have to wait to have it put in? How did it work for you? It shouldnt interfere with breastfeeding right?

Replies(5)

Dr. Nikola

replied on June 11th, 2008

Doctor

IUD is contraindicated to be put right after delivery. You can insert IUD 4 weeks after delivery if there aren't any post-delivery complications like infections or bleeding.
IUD does not interfere with breastfeeding.

Rosie H

replied on June 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Really? So it would be something I could have taken care of while im still in the hospital?

Marianne0558

replied on June 11th, 2008

Supporter

Rosie,
I got the IUD, Mirena, after my pregnancy. I had to wait until I had a period, which was around 6 weeks after birth. It has to be inserted while you are on your period for some reason.
It's a little bit painful, so I would recommend that you take some tylenol right before your appointment.

Rosie H

replied on June 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

mmm really? I didnt know you had to wait for your period. I am going to breastfeed so hopefully that doesnt stop my period from coming and stop me from getting birth control. I do not want two babies back to back !!

Thanks for all the input. I will see what my midwife says on Friday.

Marianne0558

replied on June 11th, 2008

Supporter

Rosie H wrote:

I'm sure that if you are breastfeeding, they won't have to wait for a period. It probably depends on the doctor too. Some will insert them into women who have never had children when they recommend Mirena for mothers.

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