Best form of contraceptive?

[Babysealion]

I'm currently 31 weeks with a surprise baby after the pill didn't work.
I took it everyday and never missed one and still have no idea why it didn't work. After my baby is born I am feeling very scared to have sex again in case we end up with another surprise! I'm 19 (fell pregnant at 18) and DP is 22.
What are the best contraceptives? I honestly have even considered not having sex because I'm so scared of falling pregnant again!

[meditrina]

All contraceptives have a fail rate.

If you're looking for those with the lowest fail rate, try implant or mirena coil.

[Tigresswoods]

I got the implant 11m ago & love it.

[Babysealion]

Can you feel the coil when it's in?

[Bubbles1066]

You shouldn't be able to feel the coil in everyday life but there are strings at the top of your vagina that hang down that you should check every month to see if the coil is still in place. Some times your DP maybe able to feel the strings when having sex; this doesn't happen for every one though.
As previously mentioned, Mirena coil and the implant have the lowest failure rate but all contraception can fail. If I were you I'd choose a coil or implant then use condoms too. Very little chance of getting pregnant then. I know some people don't like condoms but believe me nothing kills you sex life like small children. Condoms are much better than unplanned pregnancy.

[Sidge]

The best contraceptive is not to have sex

In terms of reliability, the long-acting reversible contraceptives such as the implant, injection and Mirena coil have very low failure rates.

Deciding which one would suit you best is tricky, and will depend on your medical history, experience with other forms of hormones, risk factors, user reliability etc. Worth having a chat with a practice nurse or nurse at a CASH (contraception and sexual health) clinic.

[RubyLovesMayMay]

I'm a receptionist for Contraception and Sexual Health and second everything Sidge says

[Rhododendron]

The fpa have a website about the different types of contraception: www.fpa.org.uk/help-and-advice/contraception-help

As Bubbles suggests, doubling up different methods of contraception gives you extra safety. I don't know what your feeding plans are for your baby when it's born, but breastfeeding (the more, the better) delays the return of your fertility after childbirth.

PS. Good luck with your current pregnancy!

[CoffeeQueen187]

I've had the implant in my arm 3 times and am about to have it for a fourth time. I've never had any problems with it. I have 3 children but they were all conceived when I didn't have the implant in.