https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:28:35 +0000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:28:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35687 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158488&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158488 Author: troutpout
Subject: 35687
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 9:28pm

I went with the copper IUD and love it so far, though AF hasn't come back yet.
I think its great as hormone free, so when we want to try for number 2 it can be taken out and i'll be fertile straight away with no waiting round for hormones to settle.

I had the implant back when I lived in the UK and HATED it. I spotted almost all the time, was never sure when I'd have a proper period it was awful. But to be fair, I was in the minority. Heaps of my friends have it and get along really well.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:28:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158488&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158488 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158303&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158303 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 35687
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 5:59pm

i have finally clicked that depo made me gain 5kg in 3 months and i've had my mirena IUD since may 31st and have gained about 5kg since then.

so if progesterone (mini pills) makes you gain weight then a mirena may not be an option.

as much as i love the lack of AF(i usually get one lasting 11days every 28days and super heavy) and since may i've got my 2nd AF now and its day 3 and i havent even needed a pad, a liner is suffice. and finally my iron levels are "normal" after years of being low even while on the pill - with AF's as i described.(but they were shortened from the usual 15days off contraception)

so i will stick with the IUD and crack onto loosing weight seeing as i just weighed myself and i've cracked 100kg

But dont let me put you off one, not everyone gains weight with an IUD

*sorry thats a novel*]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:59:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158303&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158303 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158097&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158097 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 35687
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 2:30pm

AzzaNZ wrote: I've looked at the options and think I'll be going with an IUD. Now just to decide between Mirena and copper-T. Discussing with GP on thurs. I like the no hormones idea of the copper-T but am anaemic and bleed heavily so may not be a good choice for me.

excellent idea. i was just going to post my views on Depo.. i would strongly recommend against it.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:30:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158097&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158097 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158029&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158029 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 1:41pm

I've looked at the options and think I'll be going with an IUD.

Now just to decide between Mirena and copper-T. Discussing with GP on thurs. I like the no hormones idea of the copper-T but am anaemic and bleed heavily so may not be a good choice for me.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:41:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158029&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158029 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158026&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158026 Author: Iceland
Subject: 35687
Posted: 21 September 2010 at 1:37pm

hi,
yep. also keen to hear about the implant...sound great.
I had depo for about year and 3 months and while i was breastfeeding it was fine, no periods but occasional headache but not too bad.
once i stopped brestfeeding i guess the change of hormanal levels player role and i was bleeding like 3 weeks each months and put on weight.
i couldnt wait for the 3 months for the depo to wear off and it was a realief to be off it.
I think that hard part with depo is if it doesnt work for you, then you have to bear the side effects for 3 months.]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1158026&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1158026 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150691&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150691 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 35687
Posted: 12 September 2010 at 5:45pm

I haven't had my baby yet so Im not the best to comment in that way but once I do it will be condoms all the way nothing else.

Reason being because I was on the pill for 6 years and when I came off it, it took me about 6 months to get a period and another year and a half to become regular, and even then 'regular' was a 40 day cycle and so it took a long time to get pregnant. I had a normal cycle before that so I do think that the pill had some hand in it, and Ive been tested for everything and didn't have fertility problems causing the long cycle.

So yeah if Id known the pill was going to stuff me up like that I'd never have taken it and I want more babies so I'm just going to go down the condoms road. ]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:45:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150691&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150600&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150600 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 35687
Posted: 12 September 2010 at 3:03pm

My plan is the implant. I like that it can be easily removed and the effects immediately disappear if you have any complications or change your mind. And it's now fully subsidised (or will be very soon) so that's all good.]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:03:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150600&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150600 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150596&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150596 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 35687
Posted: 12 September 2010 at 2:53pm

Good to hear the implant is working well Monikah! might look at that for next time.

We have just been doing good ol condoms here. I tried the minipill for 2 weeks but got spotting the whole time, forgot to take it so it just wasnt worth it really.

Depo i would NEVER touch again. Took 4 months for me to get pregnant afterwards it wore off so not ages but i was spotting alot and really iregular while it was wearing off and then miscarried. (not saying it was the depo tho there are thoughts that a number of women do miscarry after comin off depo)

Anyway AF is so frinkin irregular at the moment (have had one and now on day 50 waiting for the next )]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:53:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150596&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150596 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150584&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150584 Author: monikah
Subject: 35687
Posted: 12 September 2010 at 2:35pm

have a look at this. ring family planning and they will give you an appt to see if this is the best option and if it is then they'll make you a follow up appt to get it put in.

here is a link that will help]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:35:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150584&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150584 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150428&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150428 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 12 September 2010 at 9:16am

monikah wrote: depo made me put on weight and turned me into a psycho. i refuse to let someone shove something up my vjj and im way too hopeless for the pill. i also had heaps of problems with TTC after depo too. i have an implant and LOVE it. its subsidised now and costs less than $50 all up for all the prep, implant etc... it lasts up to 5 years but stops working the second it is taken out and you dont need to do anything at all. my first AF was quite heavy but then sweet as and i feel great and have no side effects at all. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. lol

an implant? where can I find out more? I don't think I've ever heard of this before!]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:16:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150428&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150428 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150351&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150351 Author: monikah
Subject: 35687
Posted: 11 September 2010 at 10:12pm

depo made me put on weight and turned me into a psycho. i refuse to let someone shove something up my vjj and im way too hopeless for the pill. i also had heaps of problems with TTC after depo too. i have an implant and LOVE it. its subsidised now and costs less than $50 all up for all the prep, implant etc... it lasts up to 5 years but stops working the second it is taken out and you dont need to do anything at all. my first AF was quite heavy but then sweet as and i feel great and have no side effects at all. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. lol]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:12:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150351&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150351 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150347&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150347 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 35687
Posted: 11 September 2010 at 10:10pm

Hi, I had the copper IUD and it was ok, although in hindsight I don't think I even ovulated while BFing (didn't get AF back till 8 months and then got it every 8-12 days for the next 5months ) But once DD stopped BFing at 13months my cycle settled down so it was probably more to do with BFing than the IUD. Although my periods were a lot heavier with the IUD in. I'd have 2-3days of spotting, then bleed for 6 days, another day or two of spotting. After getting it taken out in June, my periods were only 3 days and no days of spotting!
That's probably no help sorry. Not sure what we'll do for contraception after this baby - not really keen on getting the IUD again as didn't enjoy all the bleeding! And can't use condoms as for some reason, since having DD they make me really sore ]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:10:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150347&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150347 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150331&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150331 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35687
Posted: 11 September 2010 at 9:37pm

Not having sex for the first 6 months after baby is born works well.  And *then * charting cos your cycle will have probably settled down a bit by then....and if not another few months of abstinence is guarenteed to work ]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:37:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150331&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150331 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150309&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150309 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 35687
Posted: 11 September 2010 at 8:52pm

Ive found my cycle since having DD irregular, had one (very light 2 day) AF at 2 months, but then nothing!! Been charting since before then (more out of interest than anything, no action here!) and havnt oved yet, was wanting to just BF and chart before having number 2 but kinda need to prevent a bit more than that, esp as AF isnt regular yet.
I have 3 months of the mini pill sitting there, and condoms, but we havnt needed them yet! (one day!)

Oh and Azza, have another!! Do it! DO IT!! ]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:52:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1150309&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1150309 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149791&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149791 Author: High9
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 9:38pm

I would love to have done charting, we BF on demand here BUT dp said no. I know my cycle very well I've always been so regular down to the half hour! ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:38:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149791&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149791 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149581&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149581 Author: Nothing
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 6:08pm

I have an IUD, a plain old copper one. I have not had AF back yet, and no bleeding once it was put in. Great thing is you can get it removed and start trying straight away, and no horrible drugs in your system, or leave it in for the 5 years. It takes about 5-10mins to put in, and well worth it. Go to a family planning clinic rather than a GP as they put them in all the time ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:08:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149581&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149581 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149571&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149571 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 5:59pm

Condoms here too... I am thinking about getting and IUD this time though... ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:59:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149571&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149571 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149546&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149546 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 5:20pm

I haven't used depo since having kids but was on it for a couple of years when I was younger. I didn't have any major issues in terms of libido or mood swings but I did gain about 15kgs while I was on it which I've never managed to lose (not that I've tried particularly hard mind you. And the 2 years was 19-21 so may just have been lifestyle changes going to uni!!)

In between babies we stuck to condoms for contraception. I hate taking the pill, I'm rubbish at it and of course I couldn't take it while BF anyway. DH and I don't find condoms that much of a hassle, it's easier than worrying about the pill or anything and I suppose we also weren't particularly fussed about a potential oopsy either ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:20:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149546&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149546 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149538&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149538 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 5:09pm

Emmecat wrote: We just used BF and charting  I wasn't prepared to put anything into my body while I was BF (actually I never use 'artificial' contraception anyway IYKWIM). If you know your cycle and you BF very often, it works a treat. Not so flash if you have irregular cycles and/or dont BF on demand so much.

My cycle is anything from 12 - 56 days so no luck with that one! I doubt we'd ever be able to get pregnant accidentally but don't want to push my luck.

DH will get the snip at some stage but I'd rather hold that off until we are 100% sure we're done]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149538&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149538 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149532&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149532 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 4:55pm

We just used BF and charting  I wasn't prepared to put anything into my body while I was BF (actually I never use 'artificial' contraception anyway IYKWIM). If you know your cycle and you BF very often, it works a treat. Not so flash if you have irregular cycles and/or dont BF on demand so much. ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:55:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149532&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149532 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149512&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149512 Author: High9
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 4:36pm

Lmao I have troubles remembering the mini pill too sometimes, luckily our woopsies haven't led to anything!

MIL was on depo and surprised that I was going on it before I got the shot but MW highly recommended it and dp loved the idea of not having to worry and prayed like mad I wouldn't get vaginal dryness. He hated my mood swings though. ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:36:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149512&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149512 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149498&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149498 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 4:17pm

I hadn't had children when I was on the Depo injection, but I personally wouldn't touch the stuff now with a ten foot barge pole. I was on it for two years I think, and when I decided to come off it took a year and a half for my period to come back at all and when it did it was extremely irregular (and still is). I gained about 20kg or thereabouts, it wasn't sudden but slow and steady - it was more like my cravings and interest in food ramped up until I was eating a *lot*. Took a lot of hard work to get it off too. I tried the mini pill after that, but have issues with remembering to take it, so condoms it is (or abstinence ROFL).]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:17:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149498&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149491&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149491 Author: High9
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 4:12pm

Yeah with depo you can't undo it if you suddenly don't like it.

Plus if you're planning to have more babies I've been told (but suppose this is like any contraception really) that it can take a few days to a few years to fall pregnant. ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:12:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149491&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149491 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149460&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149460 Author: notenufchaos
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 3:50pm

i have an IUD love it no hormones to worry about if i didnt like it i could get it removed straight away, and it lasts for five years (the type i get anyways) ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:50:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149460&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149460 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149435&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149435 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 3:17pm

Shoot, that doesn't sound good Nicole! ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:17:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149435&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149435 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149426&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149426 Author: High9
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 3:10pm

Depo at 6 weeks and couldn't wait for it to wear off. Weight gain = nope, nothing and I think BFing helped keep it at bay. Libido definitely dropped and I was dry as. Ummm I found it affected my moods, I felt so down and angry all the time but as soon as it wore off libido came back and moods improved.
I also bled for 2 weeks straight about a week after the injection. But nothing since. My friend went on it and bled for the whole 3 months.

I am now on the mini pill/condoms and have no problems with it, no bleeding or anything which doctor said commonly happens. ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:10:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149426&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149426 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149377&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149377 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 2:35pm

thanks, will look into depo - if anyone has used it, did it affect your libido or weight?]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:35:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149377&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149377 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149365&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149365 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 2:27pm

I'm on the minipill. I bled on and off for the first 3 months but then it settled down and I've not had AF since.

You can use depo or iud while BF. The normal pill is not suitable for BF.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:27:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149365&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149365 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149343&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149343 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 35687
Posted: 10 September 2010 at 2:06pm

What contraceptives are safe while breastfeeding?

What did you use once baby arrived?

I am cautious about going back on the pill because it completely kills my libido. The mini-pill had me bleeding on and off for the entire time I took it so that's not an option. Seeing my doctor next week but thought I'd do some research first ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:06:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35687&PID=1149343&title=breastfeeding-contraception#1149343