Doc pushing contraceptives

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Hi there first post probably of many! I was baptised Catholic as a baby, but have only now really started to get into my faith.

I went to the docs for a routine appointment recently and each time I go I get the same push of contraceptives. I’m almost 34. Have a 10 month old baby and am very blessed to have after suffering numerous miscarriages. And would be blessed to have another if it so happened.

I do feel like it’s very anti baby/ pregnancy out there.

Anyone else had the same experience?
 
Hi,

Stay strong, you do it the right way.

You are at the right forum to have some people to understand and sympatize! 😀😉

You can explain (if you want) that you see your babay as a miracle, and would be blessed to have another one. At your age, and with only one child, it will seems logical to the practicionner.

I have two little children myself, and after every birth, I have been “pushed” to take a prescription of contraception, as thoses prescription is the standard in the country where I live for every post partum mothers.
Each time I was underlined the “risks” that I take. But thoses midwifes are not able to help at all. So…

For others time, apart as mandate routine apointment as a student, I have never been pushed like you, simply because I go to the doctor only when I am ill.
If thoses doctor are gynecologist, It is just a normal part of their job. Even if we rightly disagree, of course.
 
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Yes, that can be an explaination for her.

But remerber that this explanation cannot been used in every situation.

Sometimes, doctors/midwife and any others just need to stop invade patient’s private life and require answers. More, when they cannot help themselves in any way.

(I permit to make this comment because of your professional work, even if with your specialization, you are probably not concerned a lot…) I hope I have not offense you.
 
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My gynecologist never ever brought up contraceptives with me.

I am told I have a look about me, one that says Don’t Mess With Texas. If they had brought it up,
I would have told them not to bring it up again.
 
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each time I go I get the same push of contraceptives.
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Tell your physician that you don’t want Contraceptives. You don’t need to give a reason. If they continue insisting you can cite religious reasons. However, if they continue to bring it up, tell them to respect your wishes or else you’ll find another physician.
 
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Yes. My wife is constantly offered contraceptives. Though she has numerous medical issues. A simple no thank you is fine.
 
“Doctor Smith, it is my decision not to use chemical contraceptives or mechanical devices such as an IUD. I would appreciate you noting this in my record and respecting my decision.” Repeat once, then, find a new doc.
 
Tell your doctor you are a practising Catholic.

You should have a conversation with him or her about their concerns with future miscarriages.

It’s all about dialogue with people who don’t understand what we practise. And why.
 
With every pregnancy I get offered contraception. I say no. If I’m feeling chatty, I’ll say we’re happy with NFP. If they keep pushing, find another doctor.
 
I told my OBGYN that i use NFP, I expected an argument.
Instead, he said, “it works”.
 
Is the doctor actually pushing contraceptives, or is he just asking you if you want them? Do you have a medical reason for avoiding a pregnancy that concerns your doctor? It’s a little odd for a OBGYN to be pushing birth control for no reason.
 
Mabye The dr was concerned for your health if you were to get pregnant after suffering numerous miscarriages.
Or mabye he was just enquiring as to whether you wanted them or not as you have a 10 month old ( some parents like to space children out a wee bit more )
 
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