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To want the pill immediately and not to have to wait ?

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 09:39

Baby due v soon. I have researched contraception for afterwards and have decided on the mini pill. It can be taken on day 21 after giving birth. I’ve asked the midwife and gp can I have a prescription before or when I leave hospital so I can start on day 21.....

They are saying I have to wait till 6 week check. I want to be sorted out and protected before then surely it’s my choice ? The reasons given are just that I may want to choose something else-I won’t I’ve looked at all options available and want the mini pill and have explained my reasons for this.
Can they really make me wait ?

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Mybabystolemysanity · 04/01/2018 09:56

Giving birth can do odd things to your blood pressure which they will want to make sure is stable before prescribing the pill ( personal experience).

If you want to be organised, make sure you communicate with your partner and keep a box of condoms available.

GP's seem to be very cautious with postpartum women and medications, perhaps for good reason.

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 09:57

I am a bit stressed, I just want to make sure I’m organised and covered contraception wise and was surprised that it’s me that has initiated the subject at appointments. Just didn’t think they’d say no, I do feel they would like me to have a coil instead

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TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 04/01/2018 09:59

Oh maybe it is the blood pressure thing actually... Even with the mini pill though?

You are obviously able to make an appointment to see the gp whenever you like after the birth. I wonder if they’re worried you’ll get the prescription and then not use it or something.

I’m in the same boat btw. Baby due in just under 3 weeks and I can’t have combined pill. I hated my mirena too, so won’t be having that.

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 09:59

Perhaps I should make a gp appt 2 weeks or so after giving birth-maybe if bp etc ok then they’d prescribe before day 21 so I could just start it if something’s wrong no wise then I would have to wait till later

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Coconutspongexo · 04/01/2018 09:59

That’s your best option OP

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 10:00

bp wise

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dementedpixie · 04/01/2018 10:00

At least you have 3 weeks after the birth to sort it out. There is no need to wait until 6 weeks after birth if you feel like sex before that . Nhs does not specify how long you should wait and certainly doesn't say 6 weeks

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 10:03

It may very well be that we dont feel like sex, and I expect I’ll probably be too knackered but I want to just have the option of being protected just in case. I’ll make an appt for before day 21 and go from there with the gp, I was just generally surprised as you hear so much about contraception and how you’re apparently super fertile after birth that I expected it to be straightforward and I’d be given the prescription!

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pigeondujour · 04/01/2018 10:03

It's a free NHS service

Where did OP say she doesn't contribute tax or NI?

WriteAGoodOne · 04/01/2018 10:03

With all DC there's been someone who has come around post delivery to chat about it, usually in a manner to suggest you hadn't planned your pregnancy and was 'caught out'

Yes to this x100!

Two separate midwives gave me 'the chat' before leaving hospital, and it was all very "to prevent accidents from happening, because you're very fertile now..."

You can have sex when you feel ready but I was advised to wait 6-8 weeks because of the third degree tear. I waited 5.5 Grin

OP, I agree with you but not too sure how you'd go about getting what you want.

Mumoftwoyoungkids · 04/01/2018 10:04

Perhaps I should make a gp appt 2 weeks or so after giving birth-maybe if bp etc ok then they’d prescribe before day 21 so I could just start it if something’s wrong no wise then I would have to wait till later

I’d do this. Although I’d aim for about day 19 to maximise chances of getting it.

Of course what makes things really interesting is that where I live there is about a 3 week wait for a non urgent nurse appointment. And you won’t know when is day 19 until you give birth. So you would probably be best phoning whilst you are in labour! “Hi” groan “Can I make a nurse’s appointment” swear “No - I really can’t hold!”

VileyRose · 04/01/2018 10:05

Use condoms till 6 week check?

Coconutspongexo · 04/01/2018 10:05

It’s generally recommended to wait 4-6 weeks though pixie by GPs Midwives Ob/gyn etc

RandomUsernameHere · 04/01/2018 10:06

I was prescribed the mini pill at my 6 week check as was BFing and the GP didn't bother to take my blood pressure. Good luck with everything OP.

ScarlettDarling · 04/01/2018 10:07

I remember after having my two dc that I was being asked about my plans for contraception just hours after giving birth, before I was discharged from hospital. I'm surprised your gp is being reluctant to give you the mini pill. My experience was that they couldn't wait to fling contraception at me!

Perhaps it's because you're still pregnant. I wonder if they wouldn't be allowed to prescribe the pill for you during pregnancy? I'd just make an appointment for around the 21 day mark. Surely it wouldn't be a problem then.

herecomesthsun · 04/01/2018 10:12

My immediate thought was that they'd want to recheck blood pressure.

MyDcAreMarvel · 04/01/2018 10:14

Just buy the pill in advance online from Superdrug it's £20.

Mummaofboys · 04/01/2018 10:15

Why don’t you go to the sexual health clinic before day 21 if it’s bothering you that much?

happymummy12345 · 04/01/2018 10:16

I'm sorry but I don't understand the rush. I understand you want to be protected, but surely you won't be thinking about actually having sex so soon after having a baby? (I certainly didn't).
I do think it's best to wait until the 6 week check. Also to give your body time to recover hormonally as well as physically.
I went back on the same combined pill I was on before ttc at 6 weeks as I chose not to breastfeed. Before ttc I had no problems at all. But after having a baby it didn't agree with me at all, and I had to change to a different combined pill. So that's something else worth thinking about if you had the mini pill before,

kshaw · 04/01/2018 10:17

I got mine at about week 3, definitely before 6 weeks check. I had no stitches though and had stopped bleeding so didn't wait 6 weeks as recommended before having sex.
Will say though I moved to the implant at 3 months though as remembering to take the mini pill same time every day with a newborn wasn't easy. I couldn't breastfeed so that part wasn't a problem

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mychoice52 · 04/01/2018 10:17

I didn’t know you could buy the mini pill?
Reading this thread though I’d now be happier having a bp check before day 21 just in case as it’s been mentioned a lot. Odd the gp/midwife didn’t say anything about bp but it’s clearly a possible contraindication as been mentioned a few times?

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YellowMakesMeSmile · 04/01/2018 10:20

I fall pregnant easily

Then don't have sex until you are fully protected. Plenty of other ways to have fun until then if you really can't wait.

It would be irresponsible to issue in advance, you have no idea of your blood pressure etc.

dementedpixie · 04/01/2018 10:22

Bp isn't as much of an issue with the mini pill as you can take even if you have high bp. There is no recommended minimum wait to have sex and even 4-6 weeks isn't mentioned on nhs site

Fortybingowings · 04/01/2018 10:24

I think your request is reasonable. See the UKMEC below. There’s no restriction on the POP (minipill) in your situation at 3w PP (UKMEC1)