Birth Control in the UK

I have a doctors appointment Monday to get on birth control. Does anyone know the kind they have here? I was thinking about getting the coil,I know its good for a few years,but thats about all I know. Has any of you been on it? I'd rather not get on depo because last time I was on it,lil Courtney came along Thanks

My skin broke out HORRIBLY after Aillidh was born.  So I went on a combined Pill called 'Dianette' that was brilliant!  I loved it.  I stayed on it till it was time to try for this baby, though.

Mircette has always been a very good low-dose pill for me.  However, if you're worried about having to remember to take a pill every day, maybe you could get one of those injections every few months?

However, if you're worried about having to remember to take a pill every day, maybe you could get one of those injections every few months?

That's the Depo she said she didnt want to use cos it didnt work for her.

What about those implants they put in your arm?
Can't say if they're good or not cos I've never used them... I use Depo. 

I had the coil put in after Sophia was born.  Not too traumatic, but I had a problem with spotting that was its own form of birth control.  They said it could take up to 6 months to settle down, but it didn't and I had it removed after 9 months. 

in  the US doctors are a bit apprehensive about putting young women on the coil... although usually that goes for women without a pregnancy history. I'd do a little more research to see why that is the case though.
 

As far as I know, my SIL is on the mini pill.  She said that since she is BF it is the only one the Dr would put her on.  (This may not be true, but that is what she told me)

If you're still nursing, you can't use any form of hormonal BC because it will dramatically reduce your supply.  Just something to consider..

OK, but I do know my SIl is nursing and is on the mini pill with no nursing problems at all.

http://www.contraception.net/resource_centre/mini_pill.asp

How effective is it?

The reliability of the progestin-only pill is high, but slightly less than that of the combined pill. The mini-pill offers an alternative for women who cannot or do not want to use estrogen-containing oral contraceptives for medical reasons or for those who are breastfeeding. It reduces menstrual pain and blood flow. For those who wish to become pregnant, the method is easily reversible. Plus it is 90-99% effective. Because the mini-pill does not have estrogen, it tends to have milder side effects than combined OCs. The most recent mini-pill also prevents ovulation making it a very reliable option.

I'm still breastfeeding and that is what they have given me.  I've had no problems with my milk at all. 

That's the Depo she said she didnt want to use cos it didnt work for her.

What about those implants they put in your arm?
Can't say if they're good or not cos I've never used them... I use Depo. 

Oh RIGHT!  I thought that Depo was the implant in your arm.  Oops! I must've confused the names or something

I thought that arm implant bc was made illegal a few years ago

Thanks for all the help, I can't wait to get back on bc,its a lot better then going out and buying condoms

Considering that EnglandsYank's baby is only 13 days old, her supply isn't well established like someone with an older baby.  BC pills can quickly dry up a supply that's not built up yet.

Considering that EnglandsYank's baby is only 13 days old, her supply isn't well established like someone with an older baby.  BC pills can quickly dry up a supply that's not built up yet.

Unfortantly I had to stop breastfeeding Courtney,she couldnt latch on correctly and couldnt get any milk from me, so I had to go on formula, I've since tried breastfeeding her after learning how to latch her on, but she doesn't want it 

Considering that EnglandsYank's baby is only 13 days old, her supply isn't well established like someone with an older baby.  BC pills can quickly dry up a supply that's not built up yet.

they give you the mini pill at 3 weeks after birth and it has no effect on supply.