How to prevent pregnancy correctly after giving birth. Recommended common contraceptive methods.

　　new mother Postpartum After two months, as long as there is no physical discomfort, you can resume normal sexual life, but you must pay attention to contraception, especially if you are not breastfeeding. female , menstruation will resume about 10 weeks after delivery, so contraception is very important. So the question is, how can women prevent pregnancy correctly after giving birth? What are the common contraceptive methods used by women? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

　　How does a woman use contraception correctly after giving birth?

　　1. Contraception should be started from the first sexual intercourse after childbirth.

　　Many people believe that during breastfeeding, because amenorrhea , so it is impossible to get pregnant. But in fact, some new mothers' ovarian function recovers very quickly after delivery, and they will ovulate even if their menstruation has not resumed. Therefore, even if you are still breastfeeding and have not had your period, you still need to take reliable contraceptive measures. It is best to start contraception from the first time you have sex after giving birth.

　　2. Use birth control ring to prevent pregnancy

　　New mothers who are still breastfeeding after 6 months postpartum may consider inserting an intrauterine device. But you should arrive in advance Hospital Ask a doctor for a check-up, especially for women who have had a cesarean section and are breastfeeding. Uterus During the recovery period, you must consult a doctor whether it is suitable for an IUD. At the same time, the shape and model of the contraceptive ring must be selected to prevent the ring from falling off or shifting after the ring is inserted, which will affect the contraceptive effect.

　　3. New mothers who have had a cesarean section should pay more attention to contraception.

　　Because cesarean section leaves scars, the muscles around the scars are thin and lack contractility. If contraception is not done after cesarean section and pregnancy occurs again, it will be very dangerous if the embryo sac implants in the scar. In addition, since the uterus of a mother who has had a cesarean section has an incision, it will be difficult to perform an artificial abortion. If it is not done well, it may cause adverse consequences such as uterine perforation. Therefore, mothers who have had a cesarean section should pay more attention to postpartum contraception.

　　4. Emergency contraceptive pills can only be taken once a month.

　　Emergency contraceptive pills can only be used for emergencies. They can only be taken once in a month and cannot be reused multiple times. They cannot be taken as regular contraceptive pills at any time. Otherwise, they may cause premature ovarian failure, early menopause and other problems.

　　In addition, although emergency contraceptive pills are highly effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy, they are not 100% effective. Even if used accurately, there is a 2% failure rate. Moreover, medical emergency contraception can only work for this unprotected sexual life. Other reliable contraceptive measures should still be used during sexual intercourse after taking the medication in this cycle. If you are not careful, you may become pregnant in the same month you take the medicine. Therefore, it is still necessary to choose the correct contraceptive method and not rely on regular use of emergency contraceptive pills.

　　5. Do not choose birth control pills during lactation

　　Although the method of taking birth control pills is relatively simple and convenient, it is best not for breastfeeding mothers to use this method for contraception. Because contraceptive pills contain testosterone, progesterone and estrogen derivatives, when these substances enter the mother's body, they will inhibit the production of prolactin and reduce the secretion of milk.

　　On the other hand, the active ingredients in contraceptive pills enter into the breast milk baby In the body, it is detrimental to the growth and development of babies. In addition, contraceptive pills will cause further decline in ovarian function, which will adversely affect the return of normal menstruation in the future. So, what kind of contraceptive method is more appropriate during breastfeeding? Condoms should be an ideal choice. Because condoms do not contain drugs that can enter the human body, they will not have any pharmaceutical effects on children and women.

　　7 common contraceptive methods for women

　　1. Female condom

　　Female condoms are made of polyurethane, coated with lubricant, and look similar to male Condoms are similar. It is inserted into the vagina with the closed end over the cervix. Like the male condom, it can only be used once.

　　2. Contraceptive film

　　The contraceptive diaphragm can only guarantee contraception once. If you have sex again, you need to use it again. After having sex, do not rinse your vagina immediately. If not washed, it will be absorbed and excreted with vaginal secretions, and will not cause harm to the body.

　　3. Vaginal contraceptive sponge

　　The vaginal contraceptive sponge is round in shape, with a diameter of about 5.5 cm and a thickness of about 2.5 cm. One side is concave to cover the cervix, and one side has a ring-shaped strap to pull out the sponge after sex. The success rate is as high as 84%.

　　4. Cervical cap

　　It is made of soft rubber, like a thin film, and must be recommended by a doctor. The bottom of the cap is coated with spermicide, and once inserted into the vagina, the contraceptive effect lasts for 48 hours. To avoid symptoms of toxic shock, the cervical cap should be removed after 48 hours.

　　5. IUD

　　This scary-looking thing is called an IUD, and the “device” in question is called an intrauterine device. It can remain in the uterus for five years from the time it is inserted into the body. For heavy menstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea It is especially suitable for women with a success rate of 99%, which means there is almost no possibility of pregnancy.

　　6. Contraceptive vaginal ring

　　The contraceptive vaginal ring is a soft and transparent ring with an outer diameter of 5.4mm. It only needs to be placed once a month. Women can easily insert it into the vagina themselves. After that, they do not need to use other contraceptive measures. It is a hormonal contraceptive method with a success rate of 92%. It was removed after 3 weeks and a new one was inserted after one week.

　　7. Female contraceptive patch

　　The contraceptive patch is about half the size of a business card, like a small flesh-colored sticker. By continuously releasing hormones, through skin , blood vessels enter the blood, thereby inhibiting ovulation, thereby achieving a contraceptive effect.

　　It can be attached to any of the four areas: buttocks, abdomen, outer arms and outer shoulders, but cannot be attached to the chest. Apply one piece on the first day of menstruation or the first Sunday of menstruation, and replace it on the same day every week for three consecutive weeks. There is no need to use it on the fourth week. The patch is designed to be waterproof, so users don't have to worry about it falling off when bathing or swimming. The success rate is as high as 92%.