What Birth Control Is Best? Posted: 05-04-07 17:21pm
I just had a little boy 6-29-06 and now
I'm pregnant with my second baby (another
boy) due 8-1-07. So close in age...I
know!!! I was taking the pill after I had
my first son, but I'm not very good at
remembering to take them everyday. I've
read about other things to take after this
baby is born, but I'm afraid that some of
them will make me gain alot of weight. Any
suggestions.....please let me know???
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Llewellyn
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 1743 Location: NY
Posted: 05-04-07 18:36pm
The best thing to do is talk to your
doctor. Make sure she knows what your
concerns are, if you're breastfeeding, and
any other health issues you might have.
She would be able to explain every method
to you and talk about what is right and
safe for you.
There are a lot of methods out there
because women have have different needs
and likes. It would be difficult for us
to choose a method for you. Just about
all methods of birth control have some
symptoms. Most methods aren't going to
make you gain fifty pounds though. A lot of hormonal
methods of birth control have side effects
that are a heck of a lot more dangerous
and worrisome than weight gain though.
That's why it's important to make sure
your doctor explains all of your options
and their side effects in some detail.
Don't be afraid to see someone else if
your doctor is not willing to sit down
with you and explain every kind of birth
control that is available. That's
something you're entitled to.
A lot of hormonal
methods of birth control have side effects
that are a heck of a lot more dangerous
and worrisome than weight gain though.
That's why it's important to make sure
your doctor explains all of your options
and their side effects in some detail.
