After giving birth, the young mother has a lot of worries, and contraception issues are taking second place. Moreover, even after natural birth without complications, sexual life can begin not earlier than in 6-8 weeks. However, remember the choice of the method of protection is still worth it. Especially if the mother feeds the baby with the breast, and hormonal tablets can not be used for medical reasons, and barrier methods, for whatever reasons, do not fit her. After all, the natural menstrual cycle can be restored within a few months after childbirth, and the next pregnancy, according to WHO recommendations, is better planned no earlier than in three years. Among the methods of prevention that are allowed for young mothers is the intrauterine device.
Benefits of installing an IUD after delivery:
- high level of efficiency (up to 99% percent);
- a long period of validity (a spiral can be set for 5-10 years);
- the possibility of installation right after delivery still in the hospital;
- the possibility to apply this method of planning in breastfeeding;
- absence of negative impact on the woman's body;
- absence of any discomfort during sexual intercourse for both a woman and a sexual partner;
- affordable and easy to install.
Disadvantages of installing an intrauterine device after delivery:
- IUD - contraceptive means of abortive action;
- spiral does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, so you must be confident in your partner;
- spiral should be established only by a qualified specialist, otherwise there is a risk of complications in the form of inflammation, spasms, intermenstrual bleeding;
- The intrauterine device has a number of contraindications.
Contraindications to the installation of the spiral after childbirth and possible complications:
- installation of a spiral can prevent such problems as the presence of inflammatory diseases in the anamnesis, the pathology of the reproductive organs, complications in the postpartum period (before the installation it is necessary to undergo consultation and examination of the gynecologist);
- among the possible complications - profuse and painful menstruation in the first months of using the spiral after pregnancy (for young mothers this can be an exhausting test, if the symptoms do not pass in 2-3 months, you will have to remove the spiral and choose another method of contraception).
When to put the spiral after childbirth?
So, you weighed all the advantages and disadvantages of this method of family planning and protection from unwanted pregnancy, and decided to put an intrauterine device after the birth of the child. There are two options - the installation of a spiral immediately after birth, within 48 hours, or after the termination of postpartum excretions, that is, two months after the birth of the baby.
If you want to immediately put the spiral after birth, you need to agree on this with your doctor and get the recommended spiral in the pharmacy.
An intrauterine device after birth can become a reliable way for a mother to have a contraceptive if she correctly evaluates all the features of this method and will consult with a doctor before installing.