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Advice on birth control

So I’m due for my 6 weeks appt. Soon and wanted to ask what bc you girls recommend! I’m still unsure of which one I wanted but I am breastfeeding so I do know only certain ones are available to me bcos of that. But pls lmk what you guys think or recommend !

Birth control

I went to my postpartum appointment today and they brought up birth control, I’ve never been on any kind of birth control before so what are some things I should know before getting on. I’m breastfeeding and also pumping so I don’t want my supply to drop if possible.

balance of ph - thrush etc

i dont want judgement and would like genuine advice.
for years on end ive suffered with either bv or thrush. even when I am clear on swabs, I still can get the symptoms, no idea how.
what pre/probiotic have you taken that has drastically made a difference.
and do you take them everyday?

WARNING - Nala’s no rinse cleansing water

I’m a big fan of Mustela cleansing water, but I’ve run out and wanted to try an alternative from Nala.

My LO never had any reaction to Mustela, but the moment I’ve wiped her with Nala her skin turned bright red and it took a couple of hours to go down.

Just warning to others, always patch test and don’t try new things if you already have something that works well.

Contraception

I’m 8w postpartum and have my 8w pp health check this week, I’m assuming they’ll want to discuss contraception.

I’m EBF, my period hasn’t returned yet and I know I might like to have another child within the next 24 months.

It took us 3.5years to conceive our first due to some issues with ovulation so don’t want to leave it too long before trying for the second just in case it takes as long as I’m over 35yo.

I’m not sure what to do with contraception I’m considering to go back on the pill as it’s easier to stop but I’m wondering if starting the pill while EBF will kickstart monthly periods?

I’d also like to hear what everyone would do in this situation and what you are planning on doing?

Condom broke

I’m 11 weeks PP and last night our condom broke 🤦
I’m litterly terrified of being pregnant again at only 11 weeks PP, my last period was the 6th October but then I had to take the morning after pill on the 19th (we where just stupid) and then I started bleeding again on the 25th October, what are the odds I’m ovulating rn?

Birth control options

Hey mamas! FTM here! I’m 2 months postpartum and starting to look into birth control options. I wanted to ask other moms what birth control you use, what you recommend, and what your personal experiences have been like. I’m a little nervous about choosing one, especially when it comes to side effects, weight changes, hormones, etc. I’d love to hear your experiences and recommendations! ❤️

Ppd/Ppa meds?

My doctor recently prescribed me zoloft for my ppd & ppa. I had a horrible experience taking ativan(ik it’s completely different) a couple of years ago & it has made me scared to take any medication of that sort since.
Does anyone have any experiences taking zoloft or other meds for ppd & ppa?

Birth control

So found out I can’t take birth control pills anymore. I need help picking the right birth control!

My obgyn’s office is fucking up

So I called my obgyns office to refill my birth control a few days before my pills ran out. Been calling everyday since Friday and haven’t heard back from anyone about refilling my prescription! I took my last pill on Saturday. Today is Wednesday… I ended up having to take a plan b pill yesterday 🙄 and was supposed to start my period on Monday. I also had unprotected sex on Monday, now my cycle is definitely late. I’m so stressed tf out and shouldn’t have to even take a plan b pill but they’re slacking and now I’m having to deal with the consequences. 😭😭😭

Hmmm

It was there then when it dried it wasn’t - maybe it was never there 😆

Contraception

I’m 10 weeks post partum and my period has arrived this morning. Before getting pregnant I had been off contraception for almost 2 years and had just been tracking cycles until we started trying (it took us 6 months to conceive) when I came off contraception my back was really bad with acne.
I always thought I would just stay off contraception and track cycles but now my period is here I’m considering going on contraception again. We know we want another baby but we’re hoping for around a 4 year age gap.
Anyone have any advice on their experience of contraception after birth? When on contraception I only ever had the pill or the patch. I do get bad period pains and have enjoyed not having a period for almost a year 😂

Loss of sex drive 4 months pp

My partner wants us to have more sex because we barely do now and I feel so bad. I literally have no sex drive even though I want to have more sex??? I know that doesn’t make any sense but I wouldn’t be mad I don’t have sex for a long while. I think he’s starting to feel some type of way about it. I’m also taking Zoloft for PPA and a loss of sex drive is a side effect. I’m gonna have a chat with him to let him know what’s going on but is anyone else experiencing this? I want to desire it more like I use to but idk what to do 🥴

Contraception

Hi :)
Currently 3 months postpartum stopped breast feeding at 9 weeks i still havent had a peroid ' and im booked in on the 4th to get marina coil in anyone experience with the marina coil how was it ?
Should I wait for my period just feel abit funny getting it in if my period still hasn't came.

Any advise appreciated thanks 😊

buspirone or sertraline

Hello

Sertraline has not been great to me, has anyone tried busprione?

Thank you

Best contraception

Is there any good contraception that somewhat does not affect your hormones, almost making you psychotic???

Hi is anyone on Sertraline and Promethazine?

Im starting Sertraline and I have been told by my Dr both are ok as on a lower dose, just would really appreciate any reassurance of anyone else who has been on both?

I’m 29 weeks. Thank you.

Just a little rant

I efb and take progesterone-only birth control and good I hate it. Started my period right after starting it. Switch taking it at night instead of morning got it again then I missed taking it by 4 minutes one night and got it back and the past two nights I’ve been so deep in cleaning up and getting ready for the next day I missed taking it on time and I’m probably going to get it again. It like every 2 weeks I’m on my period again 😩

Coming off the pill

What’s your experience with coming off the pill to get pregnant? How long did it take your body to get into cycle again? I didn’t get periods with my pill. I’ve been off it for a month now and no sign of periods or anything. Should I be worried?

Vigina smell.

Hello mamas, so I recently noticed a smell from my Vigina which leaves even my pants stinking. It’s not one that I’m pleased with. Anyone know what I could do to stop it. Also, it gets worse during intercourse which kinda turns me off immediately though my husband isn’t complaining and honestly I’m not sure if he smells it too but I’m sure he does cuz it comes out strong. I really need some help.