Yeah Danni, I relied on bfing after DS1. Because it didn't really matter if a BFP came along. But if you are exclusively bfing and have at least one feed through the night and no AF, then it is considered about 98% effective for the first 6 months anyway. It certainly worked for us and then DS#2 was on the way after just 3 AFs.

This time it has been different - we really don't want another bub yet. I relied on bfing for 5 months this time and was ok, but was too scared to rely on it any longer. AF returned after 6 months. The usual options for bfing mums are all hormone based except billings and condoms (or more permanent options like sterilisation). The hormone options are mini-pill, implanon and mirena IUD.

GL with your decision. It has been a big issue for us recently as the mini-pill isn't an option for me and DH hates condoms.