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Coil fitted immediately after birth

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tigerjay · 13/08/2021 14:39

Just wondering if anyone has had the coil fitted before leaving the hospital after having their baby?

It's something I'm thinking about and would just like to know others experiences of pain/discomfort, whether you would recommend getting it straight away or waiting for few weeks etc

Tia

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Dyra · 13/08/2021 14:45

We can put them in as part of an elective C-section. Otherwise, if your cervix has been open, it's a no go.

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tigerjay · 13/08/2021 14:57

That's not what Iv been told by my midwife? I'm not having a section.
When talking about contraception one of my options was to have the coil fitted in the hospital before leaving, I have opted for this knowing I can opt out if I change my mind.

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Dyra · 13/08/2021 15:13

Probably a different trust then. Mine offers them 4 weeks post partum or as part of an elective. I love the idea though. No worrying about needing protection if you choose to have sex. No having to make extra appointments and finding childcare. Just get it put in (you're already going to sore from labour at the very least) and go home.

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tigerjay · 13/08/2021 16:02

My thoughts exactly! Just not sure if il feel the same after giving birth, hoping I'm not too sore to change my mind as il probably regret it afterwards! Was hoping for some positive stories to egg me on 😂

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Witchinthesticks · 13/08/2021 16:08

I couldn’t think of anything worse!
I found it odd enough they even asked about contraception Confused
Grin

miltonj · 13/08/2021 16:23

I would have thought it would be better to let any stitches heal. You always wouldn't want an added risk of infection at this time

Even if you don't tear, you'll be sore for a while. Can't imagine it being something I would personally be up for!

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tigerjay · 13/08/2021 16:26

Risk of infection or interference of stitches healing wasn't mentioned at all by my midwife so I assumed they wouldn't be a problem Confused

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spongedod · 13/08/2021 16:36

The NHS website says "in some cases an IUD (same for IUS) can be fitted in the 48 hours after giving birth" otherwise they advise from 4 weeks. I can't think of much worse to do post party than have a coil fit tbh.

boymum88 · 13/08/2021 16:48

It's down to your personal choice and weighing up the risk and benefits of having one fitted so soon after birth, the healthcare provider should go through all of this before but personally I would wait a couple of weeks, give ur self a few week break for your uterus to shrink back and your body to heal. I would think there might be a small risk of dislodging with the heavy bleeding just after birth to

Blendabrethin · 13/08/2021 16:53

Can someine explain how this works? Surely you have to wait for your uterus to go back to its normal size before getting a coil fitted? Part of having my coil inserted included habing my uterus measured with a sounding device, so the coil would sit in the right place. My first coil actually moved and got lodged in my cervix because the GP mismeasured.

halandpeeno · 13/08/2021 16:55

I had a csection and they put a copper coils in place before seeing me up

blairresignationjam · 13/08/2021 17:31

My community midwife told me this exact same thing! (That they could just pop a coil in after a vaginal birth) The hospital thought I was nuts and said they'd never do such a thing. Where are these community midwives getting this from? Hmm

PrimeraVez · 13/08/2021 18:21

I had one put in at about 7 weeks post partum. My OB wanted to me to have my 6 week check up and a clear smear test before he would do it. I found insertion to be a tiny bit uncomfortable but far from painful and he said it was because my cervix was still a bit weird open - I’ve since been shocked to hear how truly awful a lot of women find it because that wasn’t my experience at all.

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tigerjay · 13/08/2021 20:54

I'm really surprised by these replies! By the way my midwife explained it to me i didn't think there was much to worry about other than if I would want someone messing on down there after giving birth!

I'd say I can always ask at the hospital but I suppose that depends on my birth and if it's something I even think about!

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tiredanddangerous · 13/08/2021 20:58

Like hell would I have let anyone up there with a coil within days of giving birth. Just sitting down was painful enough!

OddBoots · 13/08/2021 21:03

It's been many years since I gave birth but I can still remember the post birth contractions (especially during early breastfeeding) and heavy lochia for those first few weeks, I don't know that I would trust the coil to stay in place.

NameChange30 · 13/08/2021 21:07

Fuck no. Why would you even want to have penetrative sex within days of pushing a baby out of your vagina?! Give yourself at least a few weeks to recover!

I had a coil fitted when I was about 4 months postpartum, it was uncomfortable (mainly the speculum, bastard things) but not really painful. I think that's probably because my cervix was still slightly soft and open.

IIRC I think the risk of perforation or expulsion is slightly higher if you're postpartum when it's fitted, so best to give it a bit of time for that reason too.

dementedpixie · 13/08/2021 21:12

Think there's more chance of it being expelled if it's done soon after birth

GetTaeFuck · 13/08/2021 21:14

There is zero chance I’d have a coil in immediately after a vagina birth. Would that not be fucking excruciating? Surely?

3teens2cats · 13/08/2021 21:18

I had to wait until after the 6 weeks check up. My youngest is nearly 15 though....

Secretsout · 13/08/2021 21:26

The Trust where I work are introducing a PN contraceptive service where the aim is to encourage as many women as possible to leave hospital with their contraception in place.

I believe they will offer coil insertion during CS and within 48 hours of vaginal births. If it doesn't go in within 48 hours you usually wait until the 6-8 week check.

Community midwives will be discussing PN contraception with women during the AN period and midwives are being trained to insert devices.

GetTaeFuck · 13/08/2021 21:29

When I had my 5YO, they asked what my contraception was going to be

“A divorce”

Was my response Grin It’s worked well so far!

Southwestrunningmum · 13/08/2021 21:32

Why would you do this, give yourself a chance to heal and use barrier methods of contraception (if you really feel up for it). I assure I couldn’t think of anything worst

Russell19 · 13/08/2021 21:47

I have a 2yo and nothing was mentioned to me about contraception in hospital

fallfallfall · 13/08/2021 23:25

i had it done, so many people checking out my nether regions with a speculum one more wasn't an issue.
slid in easy peasy, the only risk was that it could come back out.
it stayed in place but proved ineffective as 6 months later i was expecting again with it in place.
it came out as easily as it went in and ds went to term.