How can I avoid pregnancy while breastfeeding?

 

How can I avoid pregnancy while breastfeeding?

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The best way to prevent pregnancy while breastfeeding

Women are usually advised to visit a doctor six weeks after giving birth, to ensure their health, and to consult a doctor about safe contraceptive methods during the breastfeeding period. In fact, there are many methods of contraception, the choice of which depends on the woman’s medical history, the financial cost, and the duration of contraception Therefore, it is important to discuss all the options offered with the doctor to choose the most appropriate, and the following is a statement of some safe contraceptive methods during the breastfeeding period

Lactational menopause

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 The method of lactational amenorrhea depends on the cessation of the menstrual cycle if the mother follows the method of breastfeeding,

 It is one of the effective contraceptive methods if used correctly.

 To prevent the return of menstruation and the increased risk of pregnancy

 The mother should breastfeed the child during periods of no more than 4 hours in the day and 6 hours at night

Intrauterine device

 There are several types of the intrauterine device that can be used during breastfeeding.

 It includes the following:

 The copper coil:

The copper IUD is one of the best methods of contraception during breastfeeding.

 The effectiveness of this type of contraceptive may last for about 12 years.

 A woman can get pregnant again after it is removed.

The hormonal coil:

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 The hormonal IUD can also be used during breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy.

It is a hormonal device that is implanted inside the uterus, to secrete the hormone progestin

 It can prevent pregnancy for up to five years after implantation.

Mono pills

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The single pill contains

It contains only the hormone progesterone, and these pills are distinguished from other birth control pills by not containing the hormone estrogen,

Which in turn may affect the rate of milk production in women during the breastfeeding period,

 While progesterone-only pills may have a slight effect on the process of urination

insulating means

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Condoms are non-hormonal contraceptives.

 Therefore, it does not affect the production of milk in a nursing mother.

 An example is the condom

female condom,

 and cervical cap

 It is advised to avoid the use of female barrier methods before the first visit to the doctor after childbirth, as the doctor makes sure that the cervix has closed permanently

To avoid the possibility of a woman contracting any infection

sterilization process

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Sterilization is a permanent method of contraception, a process in which a woman's fallopian tubes are cut or blocked.

 This prevents sperm from meeting the egg,

As with other non-hormonal contraceptives,

 It does not affect the production of milk in the nursing mother.