Birth Control
Information obtained from TLC's "Which Birth Control Method
Works
Best for You" handout.
- Before delivery, every woman should consider and decide on which birth control method is best for her once the baby is born.
- If you plan to breastfeed after delivery, speak with your doctor to determine which birth control option is safest for you and your baby.
- Remember that breastfeeding by itself is not a form of birth control. You can still become pregnant even if you breastfeed.
- Remember that nothing protects 100% against sexually transmitted diseases except for abstinence.
- By your postpartum check-up at six weeks you should have decided on a form of birth control, and you should discuss this with your doctor on that visit.
Birth Control Options:
Method |
How It
Works |
Strong
Points |
Weak
Points |
Health
Concerns |
Abstinence |
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Condoms |
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Diaphragm |
or jelly), which kills sperm. after sex. |
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Film, Foam, and Suppositories |
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The Pill, The Patch, and Vaginal Ring |
between periods |
or stroke |
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Depo-Provera |
shot |
after stopping or dizziness |
period at all. |
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Lunelle |
between periods |
or stroke |
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IUD |
should not use |
Sources:
Disclaimer: This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any concerns you have.