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How should i start the birth control patch after having a baby?
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Wait until 6 weeks: Assuming you have not had intercourse yet and are not breastfeeding, start the patch the first sunday after you are 6 weeks postpartum.
Answered 3/31/2014
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3-6 weeks: Ask your doctor even before your delivery. Depending on your health and risk factors, you can restart the patch in 3-6 weeks after delivery. I hope that you are planning to breast feed--it's the healthiest thing for your baby and easiest for you. That will also determine when you can restart, and which method is safest.
Answered 12/10/2013
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