Postnatal Contraception
Postnatal Contraception
Information about contraception after you’ve had a baby
There are many very effective and safe methods of contraception that are ideal for people who have just had a baby. You can find out more about your options here. Many methods are safe to be used when you are breastfeeding.
It is safer for you and any future pregnancies to wait at least 12 months before getting pregnant again.
The need for contraception returns again as soon as 3 weeks after your baby is born, so ideally starting the sooner the better is best. Methods like the progestogen-only-pill, injection, IUDs and implants can be started immediately after your baby is born.
Please watch this short video about options after child birth.
The video is also available in Polish and Urdu below:
You can also download this leaflet:
Contraception After Having a Baby
Here is information for you in:
IUD Immediately After Child Birth
Intrauterine contraception, commonly known as a ‘coil’, is one of the most effective ways of preventing or delaying another pregnancy. There are two types – a hormonal IUD and a non-hormonal copper IUD . In most cases, these can be safely fitted for you at the time of having your baby, whether by caesarean or vaginal birth.
You can watch a short video below to find out more about it here:
(Thanks to NHS Lothian for their permission to use this video.)
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