Contraception
in Baby
Hi all, I wonder if anyone could help.
After this baby arrives in May I need an idiot proof form of contraception. I know at best they are all something like 99% safe but I can't get caught again!
I have always taken the pill & it let me down this time.
I was thinking of having the coil or is there somesort of device they put under your skin?
That put me off a little bit as I recall HV saying they cut a flap in your arm!!!??? But then again with the coil i've seen a few posts where people have still been caught.
Anyone with any experience of either it would be great to hear from you xxx
After this baby arrives in May I need an idiot proof form of contraception. I know at best they are all something like 99% safe but I can't get caught again!
I have always taken the pill & it let me down this time.
I was thinking of having the coil or is there somesort of device they put under your skin?
That put me off a little bit as I recall HV saying they cut a flap in your arm!!!??? But then again with the coil i've seen a few posts where people have still been caught.
Anyone with any experience of either it would be great to hear from you xxx
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I went back onto the depo jab as I was before, it is fine with BFing.
xxx
I tried the copper coil and mini pill but neither agreed with me but depo seems fine x
The implant comes in an insertion needle that you get from the pharmacist and give to the doctor, its just a rather large hollow needle that pricks your skin then they push the impant through it...kinda like the way you get your belly button pierced when I think about it.
They also give you some anasthetic for your arm before they insert it so you dont feel anything.
I love the implant as its stopped my periods completely and I dont have to worry about it for 3 years whereas with the injection I have to go back every 12 weeks for a new one and Id forget that more than likely!!!
I won't be breastfeeding but the coil doesn't sound very reliable & quite problematic.
I like the idea of having no periods either & being able to forget about it for 3 years.
Very funny that you were all laughing at my flap-fear!!!
Silly woman scaring me - I had visions of them grafting over it with skin from my arse!!