NFP Post-Partum

catarntina · November 2011

I was reading TCOYF and they don't *really* cover NFP post-partum. There was only a few pages on it.

Has anyone taken the post-partum class offered by CCL? My CCL membership has lapsed, but if the class is worth it, I'd be willing to sign up again.

Does anyone know (Ring_Pop???) if post-partum is significantly different than a "normal" cycle to where a class would be necessary?

caitriona87 · November 2011

The answer to your last question is basically that it depends on whether you will be breastfeeding and if so, to what extent (exclusively vs. mixed) etc. This will affect your return to fertility. Bf'ing often, but not always, keeps a woman from cycling at all, and if she does they can be weird/long/etc. If you formula feed they will probably come back faster, but can still take awhile to "straighten out"

Besides the class CCL also has a post partum book which is reasonably priced, I think maybe $20 or so; it seemed like it would probably be sufficient if you already are confident with the method.

bibliophile2010 · November 2011

I've heard that post-partum can be really tricky, because cycles don't regulate for awhile and the body takes awhile to "get fertility back." Plus, I've heard that there is generally more mucous than normal.

I've not gone through it, but I wouldn't want to take risks. I would look into the class/book.

Jay&Marissa · November 2011

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[QUOTE]I was reading TCOYF and they don't *really* cover NFP post-partum. There was only a few pages on it. Has anyone taken the post-partum class offered by CCL? My CCL membership has lapsed, but if the class is worth it, I'd be willing to sign up again. Does anyone know (Ring_Pop???) if post-partum is significantly different than a "normal" cycle to where a class would be necessary?
Posted by catarntina[/QUOTE]

Yes!!! It is VERY different and you should definitely take the CCL class. We just did a few weeks ago. We're talking 60 day "cycles" and "mucus patches" that will drive you insane if you don't have the background. Finding a teacher might be tricky, but a little emailing around led to someone pretty quickly for me.

The postpartum period is VERY confusing without guidance...but the class does a good job of breaking it down very well. They even have different sections on how breastfeeding vs. pumping vs. forumula feeding will likely affect the return of your fertility.

The teacher recommended taking it in your 3rd trimester or shortly after the baby is born.

catarntina · November 2011

Thanks. I'll order the book in a week or so. It's $16 on amazon. There wasn't any classes in the area that I could take.

I work with the guy who taught the regular NFP class. Maybe I'll ask him for his wife's contact info. I know she used NFP post-partum for her 3 kids.

ring_pop · November 2011

I asked this question when I was pregnant and everyone told me the same thing, take a course. I'll admit I just didn't have the time to look into it. Won't even get into how much we've (not) had sex since the baby was born.

Calypso1977 · November 2011

ive also heard it gets really screwy if you do half BF and half formula or pump vs. straight breast.

Jay&Marissa · November 2011

^^^Yeah, the window your fertility can return in is really uncertain in that situation. Unfortunately, that will be us!

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