Have you been to your six-week checkup and walked out with only a script for the pill? Or found yourself wondering what your actual options are now that you've had a baby?

This week, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Natasha Vavrek, women's health GP and clinical director at The Bubble, to break down all the contraceptive options available after birth. Not just the pill. Everything.

This conversation started from a real question from a listener who felt her options weren't fully discussed at her six-week check. So Natasha walks through what's actually available, how breastfeeding affects your choices, when timing matters and what you need to know to have an informed conversation with your GP.

You'll hear about:

The full range of contraceptive options available after birth
How breastfeeding affects different contraceptives and milk supply
The differences between Mirena, Kyleena and copper IUDs
What to expect with side effects, costs and return to fertility
Why vasectomy should be part of the conversation

Whether you're heading into your six-week checkup, feeling unsure about what you're using or just wanting to understand your options, this episode gives you what you need to make informed choices that work for your body and your life.

Resources & Links

📲 Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

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📲 Connect with Dr Natasha Vavrek and The Bubble on Instagram: @thebubbletasmania

🌐 Learn more about The Bubble and women's health services in Tasmania

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Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this episode is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

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