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RE: Birth Control Pill Question

I would caution against the Depo-Provera shots immediately after

childbirth. It is the same hormone as the mini-pill (progestin). Since

some moms have problems with the mini-pill, the Depo could be

devastating as you cannot simply stop taking it like you can a daily

pill. The shot takes *at least* 3 months to wear off. I will tell

moms that if they want a hormonal method, to try the mini-pill for a

few months, if no problems, then they could try the Depo.

Personally, I will never do Depo again. I had wild mood swings, my

weight plateaued and then started to raise again, and my whole body

was a mess. Acne, vaginal dryness, and really *dark* moods. Suicidal

depression. I started a low estrogen pill at my 1 year check up, and

switched to a slightly higher estrogen dose about 6 months later. I

just think that I need a certain amount of estrogen to be normal.

Well, that's not to say that I am normal now but... :-)

Barrier methods (diaphragm, condoms) provide the least intrusive

method for BF moms. IUDs are also a possibility. The Norplant again

is a progestin only method and there is a progestin impregnated IUD

that my doc would not use for me since I had such problems with

progestin only.

Jenn

-----Original Message-----

From: Wendi [sMTP:NatureBaby@...]

Rene,

I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious

for

lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera

shot.

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June 26, 2000

Jenn,

Thanks for the great info. I didn't realize it was the same hormone as in

the mini-pill. DUH! I don't use any hormonal birth control so I am

certainly no expert! LOL

Wendi

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RE: Birth Control Pill Question

I would caution against the Depo-Provera shots immediately after

childbirth. It is the same hormone as the mini-pill (progestin). Since

some moms have problems with the mini-pill, the Depo could be

devastating as you cannot simply stop taking it like you can a daily

pill. The shot takes *at least* 3 months to wear off. I will tell

moms that if they want a hormonal method, to try the mini-pill for a

few months, if no problems, then they could try the Depo.

Personally, I will never do Depo again. I had wild mood swings, my

weight plateaued and then started to raise again, and my whole body

was a mess. Acne, vaginal dryness, and really *dark* moods. Suicidal

depression. I started a low estrogen pill at my 1 year check up, and

switched to a slightly higher estrogen dose about 6 months later. I

just think that I need a certain amount of estrogen to be normal.

Well, that's not to say that I am normal now but... :-)

Barrier methods (diaphragm, condoms) provide the least intrusive

method for BF moms. IUDs are also a possibility. The Norplant again

is a progestin only method and there is a progestin impregnated IUD

that my doc would not use for me since I had such problems with

progestin only.

Jenn

-----Original Message-----

From: Wendi [sMTP:NatureBaby@...]

Rene,

I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious

for

lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera

shot.

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June 26, 2000

Shelby,

I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

(doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

getting one too!

Wendi

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Birth Control Pill Question

>

> I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

>

> What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

>

> Rene' in land

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June 26, 2000

Shelby,

I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

(doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

getting one too!

Wendi

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Birth Control Pill Question

>

> I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

>

> What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

>

> Rene' in land

>

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June 26, 2000

Whoa, after reading you message (scary) I dug out information from my 1st

midwife appt - including a pamphlet from planned parenthood on " Understanding

IUD " . AAack!

What your friend went through is completely " normal " - and will probably

continue until she gets it out. It says many woman change their minds and want

it out because of all the pain, cramping and bleeding. Nice. They don't even

know WHY these things work. I can't believe my midwife recommended this.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Shelby,

>

> I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

> said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

> (doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

> getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

> have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

> it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

> only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

> getting one too!

>

> Wendi

> breastfeeding info & resources

>

> Birth Control Pill Question

> >

> > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> >

> > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> >

> > Rene' in land

> >

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June 26, 2000

Whoa, after reading you message (scary) I dug out information from my 1st

midwife appt - including a pamphlet from planned parenthood on " Understanding

IUD " . AAack!

What your friend went through is completely " normal " - and will probably

continue until she gets it out. It says many woman change their minds and want

it out because of all the pain, cramping and bleeding. Nice. They don't even

know WHY these things work. I can't believe my midwife recommended this.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Shelby,

>

> I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

> said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

> (doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

> getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

> have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

> it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

> only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

> getting one too!

>

> Wendi

> breastfeeding info & resources

>

> Birth Control Pill Question

> >

> > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> >

> > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> >

> > Rene' in land

> >

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> >

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June 26, 2000

Whoa, after reading you message (scary) I dug out information from my 1st

midwife appt - including a pamphlet from planned parenthood on " Understanding

IUD " . AAack!

What your friend went through is completely " normal " - and will probably

continue until she gets it out. It says many woman change their minds and want

it out because of all the pain, cramping and bleeding. Nice. They don't even

know WHY these things work. I can't believe my midwife recommended this.

S.

Wendi wrote:

> Shelby,

>

> I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

> said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

> (doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

> getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

> have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

> it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

> only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

> getting one too!

>

> Wendi

> breastfeeding info & resources

>

> Birth Control Pill Question

> >

> > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> >

> > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> >

> > Rene' in land

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

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> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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June 26, 2000

I have an IUD. It was really a last resort for me. I got pregnant twice on the

pill, once with a diaphragm(yes we used it every time) and once with LAM with

diaphragm use. I was real leary about having one but I must say I love it. I

had

a little cramping when they inserted it but since then I really dont have any

more

cramping than I usually do. I do have one day out of my period where it is a

little heavier but my period is now shorter

Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions about the insertion or

anything feel free to email me off the list

Krisitna

Shelby wrote:

> I'm seriously considering an getting an IUD after a while (using LAM for maybe

> 9-12 mos this time) since it will be a couple of years before we have another

> child - if ever. Does anyone have any experience with this?

> S.

>

> Wendi wrote:

>

> > Rene,

> >

> > I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious for

> > lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera shot.

> > I personally will be using LAM (Lactational Ammenorrhea Method) after I have

> > another baby and use FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) the rest of the time.

> >

> > Wendi

> > breastfeeding info & resources

> >

> > Birth Control Pill Question

> >

> > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> >

> > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> >

> > Rene' in land

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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> > Rate businesses in your area to win $5,000. HURRY--CONTEST ENDS 6/30

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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June 26, 2000

but depo can screw up your thyroid, it did my sil, and she has been off of

it for a long time, and can not concieve

Christi

June 26, 2000

but depo can screw up your thyroid, it did my sil, and she has been off of

it for a long time, and can not concieve

Christi

June 26, 2000

but depo can screw up your thyroid, it did my sil, and she has been off of

it for a long time, and can not concieve

Christi

June 26, 2000

krista if done right, and kept up, natural family planning is very

effective.. We have never used actual birth control, and always knew when and

when not to concieve..

There is a lot of good info on this subject

Christi

June 26, 2000

I think we have tried just about everything. After the two pill babies my dr

reccomended the norplant(she thought that I just did not absorb the hormones

through the

digestive tract). Well that was horrible, weight gain and mood swings and it

wrecked

havoc on my milk supply. I think it has the same hormone in it that the depo

shot has.

And after the other two babies we wanted something that was more reliable but

reversible. A lot of women I work with have IUD's and love them but I would do

more

research on it before commiting to it. It is expensive and has to be removed by

the

doctor.

Good luck in what you decide

a

Shelby wrote:

> Thanks for the info - I'm glad it's working out for you.

> I got a diaphragm after my last child but never used it. We had used NFP for 7

or 8

> years then got lax about it because we decided to get married (and have kids

right

> away) - I was 3 mos pg at our wedding. This baby was semi-palnned, but I just

didn't

> think it would happen so quickly. Anyway, after this one I was hoping for a

more

> dependable method. Guess there's drawbacks to everything.

> S.

> Thanks again for the info.

>

> Hi its us wrote:

>

> > I have an IUD. It was really a last resort for me. I got pregnant twice on

the

> > pill, once with a diaphragm(yes we used it every time) and once with LAM

with

> > diaphragm use. I was real leary about having one but I must say I love it.

I had

> > a little cramping when they inserted it but since then I really dont have

any more

> > cramping than I usually do. I do have one day out of my period where it is

a

> > little heavier but my period is now shorter

> > Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions about the insertion or

> > anything feel free to email me off the list

> > Krisitna

> >

> > Shelby wrote:

> >

> > > I'm seriously considering an getting an IUD after a while (using LAM for

maybe

> > > 9-12 mos this time) since it will be a couple of years before we have

another

> > > child - if ever. Does anyone have any experience with this?

> > > S.

> > >

> > > Wendi wrote:

> > >

> > > > Rene,

> > > >

> > > > I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious

for

> > > > lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera

shot.

> > > > I personally will be using LAM (Lactational Ammenorrhea Method) after I

have

> > > > another baby and use FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) the rest of the

time.

> > > >

> > > > Wendi

> > > > breastfeeding info & resources

> > > >

> > > > Birth Control Pill Question

> > > >

> > > > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > > > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> > > >

> > > > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > > > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > > > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > > > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > > > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > > > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > > > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> > > >

> > > > Rene' in land

> > > >

> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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June 26, 2000

I think we have tried just about everything. After the two pill babies my dr

reccomended the norplant(she thought that I just did not absorb the hormones

through the

digestive tract). Well that was horrible, weight gain and mood swings and it

wrecked

havoc on my milk supply. I think it has the same hormone in it that the depo

shot has.

And after the other two babies we wanted something that was more reliable but

reversible. A lot of women I work with have IUD's and love them but I would do

more

research on it before commiting to it. It is expensive and has to be removed by

the

doctor.

Good luck in what you decide

a

Shelby wrote:

> Thanks for the info - I'm glad it's working out for you.

> I got a diaphragm after my last child but never used it. We had used NFP for 7

or 8

> years then got lax about it because we decided to get married (and have kids

right

> away) - I was 3 mos pg at our wedding. This baby was semi-palnned, but I just

didn't

> think it would happen so quickly. Anyway, after this one I was hoping for a

more

> dependable method. Guess there's drawbacks to everything.

> S.

> Thanks again for the info.

>

> Hi its us wrote:

>

> > I have an IUD. It was really a last resort for me. I got pregnant twice on

the

> > pill, once with a diaphragm(yes we used it every time) and once with LAM

with

> > diaphragm use. I was real leary about having one but I must say I love it.

I had

> > a little cramping when they inserted it but since then I really dont have

any more

> > cramping than I usually do. I do have one day out of my period where it is

a

> > little heavier but my period is now shorter

> > Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions about the insertion or

> > anything feel free to email me off the list

> > Krisitna

> >

> > Shelby wrote:

> >

> > > I'm seriously considering an getting an IUD after a while (using LAM for

maybe

> > > 9-12 mos this time) since it will be a couple of years before we have

another

> > > child - if ever. Does anyone have any experience with this?

> > > S.

> > >

> > > Wendi wrote:

> > >

> > > > Rene,

> > > >

> > > > I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious

for

> > > > lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera

shot.

> > > > I personally will be using LAM (Lactational Ammenorrhea Method) after I

have

> > > > another baby and use FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) the rest of the

time.

> > > >

> > > > Wendi

> > > > breastfeeding info & resources

> > > >

> > > > Birth Control Pill Question

> > > >

> > > > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > > > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> > > >

> > > > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > > > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > > > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

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> > > > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

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I think we have tried just about everything. After the two pill babies my dr

reccomended the norplant(she thought that I just did not absorb the hormones

through the

digestive tract). Well that was horrible, weight gain and mood swings and it

wrecked

havoc on my milk supply. I think it has the same hormone in it that the depo

shot has.

And after the other two babies we wanted something that was more reliable but

reversible. A lot of women I work with have IUD's and love them but I would do

more

research on it before commiting to it. It is expensive and has to be removed by

the

doctor.

Good luck in what you decide

a

Shelby wrote:

> Thanks for the info - I'm glad it's working out for you.

> I got a diaphragm after my last child but never used it. We had used NFP for 7

or 8

> years then got lax about it because we decided to get married (and have kids

right

> away) - I was 3 mos pg at our wedding. This baby was semi-palnned, but I just

didn't

> think it would happen so quickly. Anyway, after this one I was hoping for a

more

> dependable method. Guess there's drawbacks to everything.

> S.

> Thanks again for the info.

>

> Hi its us wrote:

>

> > I have an IUD. It was really a last resort for me. I got pregnant twice on

the

> > pill, once with a diaphragm(yes we used it every time) and once with LAM

with

> > diaphragm use. I was real leary about having one but I must say I love it.

I had

> > a little cramping when they inserted it but since then I really dont have

any more

> > cramping than I usually do. I do have one day out of my period where it is

a

> > little heavier but my period is now shorter

> > Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions about the insertion or

> > anything feel free to email me off the list

> > Krisitna

> >

> > Shelby wrote:

> >

> > > I'm seriously considering an getting an IUD after a while (using LAM for

maybe

> > > 9-12 mos this time) since it will be a couple of years before we have

another

> > > child - if ever. Does anyone have any experience with this?

> > > S.

> > >

> > > Wendi wrote:

> > >

> > > > Rene,

> > > >

> > > > I would really take care with birth control pills. They are notorious

for

> > > > lowering milk supply. I have heard mixed reviews about depo provera

shot.

> > > > I personally will be using LAM (Lactational Ammenorrhea Method) after I

have

> > > > another baby and use FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) the rest of the

time.

> > > >

> > > > Wendi

> > > > breastfeeding info & resources

> > > >

> > > > Birth Control Pill Question

> > > >

> > > > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > > > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> > > >

> > > > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > > > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > > > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > > > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > > > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > > > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > > > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> > > >

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June 26, 2000

I LOVE my IUD.

I am on an IUD mail list and at least 80% of women are happy with the IUD.

All of the women that I know personally with an IUD (about 8 ladies) love

it also.

For more info see my other post titled: the IUD

Alana

At 12:56 PM 6/26/00 -0700, you wrote:

>Shelby,

>I do have a friend who has one in and it hasn't seemed all that great. She

>said it was very painful going in and then she bled for a month straight

>(doc told her this was normal with new IUD) and then every period since

>getting it in has been really heavy and lot of cramps. She said she would

>have already gotten out if she didn't fear that procedure so much. Getting

>it in was bad for her and she is scared to get it taken out! This is the

>only experience I have with one but it changed my mind, as I was considering

>getting one too!

>

>Wendi

>breastfeeding info & resources

>

> Birth Control Pill Question

> >

> > I'm 17 days post-partum and the doctor wants to see me at the 4 week

> > mark; at that point, we'll be discussing birth control options.

> >

> > What does everyone else recommend and why? I haven't never in the past

> > had too much luck with birth control pills and especially since they

> > usually pack on about 10-15 pounds rather quickly (which is DEPLORE!)

> > but I'm interested in that possibility again, I have just heard that the

> > pills you can safely take while breastfeeding are different from the

> > Tri-Cyclen I've always used in the past and similiar pills. We have

> > to do some serious birth control though as I get pregnant super easy.

> >

> > Rene' in land

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> > Redecorating your house, but can't see to come up with the money?

> > Rate businesses in your area to win $5,000. HURRY--CONTEST ENDS 6/30

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!

> >

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> > Accurate impartial advice on everything from laptops to table saws.

> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> >

> > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!