Contraception and bfing

[MantaRay]

I am currently looking at the options for contraception as Tom is now 7 months and AF has returned so I can no longer rely on bfing (I know that bfing isn't always safe but for various reasons I was happy to rely on it until 6 months or until AF returned). My problem is that I can't take the mini-pill due to side-effects. This doesn't leave me with many options. I am hoping some of you might be comfortable enough to share what you do, so I can find out what works or doesn't work for people. Also, is anyone using a Mirena? I have had this suggested a possible option. Thanks in advance.

[Phteven]

Hi Melanie, there is quite a long thread about the mirena here.
I have one and I haven't encountered any problems with it at all. I have a small bleed after it was inserted and a bit of spotting over the next fortnight or so and since then I haven't had a single period.
I think it's worth a try because if it doesn't work for you it's easy to remove.
I'm still breastfeeding almost a year later so it definately hasn't intereferd with breastfeeding.

[MantaRay]

Thanks heaps Chloe. I'm glad it has worked for you. That's really helpful to know.

[AnyDream]

Hi Melanie, I'm not so sure if this is what you're after, but there are other low dose combined pill options available for BFing (not mini-pills). Might be worth discussing with your GP?