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Shoshana Bennett: The Unique Contraceptive Needs of New Moms

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New moms have specific contraceptive needs. They want birth control that is effective, simple to use, can be used over a long period of time, and allows for sexual spontaneity. An important question often asked by new moms is, “How soon after giving birth do I need to start using birth control?” Usually, doctors recommend that birth control be started six weeks after giving birth (if medically it’s okay to have sex) or when menstruation resumes.


     
     
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A little about me

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I am a forty year old stay at home mom and a vegetarian tree hugger who also likes the finer things in life. My world consists of some philanthropic volunteer work, four funny children, one awesome husband, two crazy families, many animals, much heartbreak, lots of laughs, a few underutilized college degrees and a deep need to share it all. Most importantly I have battled secondary infertility a hysterectomy and an ugly anxiety disorder. I am on the winning side, so please feel free to ask away.. My Blog http://averyopenbook.blogspot.com/