Contraception

I had my 6 week check up today, when asked about contraception I said "copper coil" and the GP said I wouldn't be able to have it fitted while I'm breastfeeding/pumping - I said "even if I'm feeding for like over a year?" GP said I would have to wait ATLEAST 6 months before having it fitted and even then I would need prior consultations?

Before I was discharged from hospital, about 3/4 different doctors saw me over the space of 5 days, did their general checks and finished with the contraception question, I answered "the coil" and not one of them said this would be an issue ??


Dr. Google also says:
"Getting a contraceptive coil (IUD or IUS) fitted at the 6-week postpartum mark is a very common, highly effective, and safe choice following a C-section."


Was the GP just chatting a load of bollocks???

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Id go back and if its a different GP state youd like the copper coil but where told no. Could they please explain why you have to wait 6 months to have one fitted.

You can only use estrogren free contraceptives when breastfeeding anyways estrogren lowers your supply. So your only other option really is mini pill

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I’d definitely speak to another GP. I had a coil fitted after both of my c sections, while exclusively breastfeeding. They warn you that you have a higher chance of perforation if you’re BF, but that’s absolutely your risk to take and not up to the GP to decide for you.

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