Will I need to use contraception after the baby is born?

After your baby is born, your doctor and health team should give you advice on contraception.

Ovulation usually starts again about 6 weeks after the baby is born. And this can occur earlier if you don’t breast feed. 

It is a good idea to discuss your plan for contraception after the baby is born before birth. 

A few HIV drugs interact with oral contraceptives. But there are plenty of HIV drugs available which do not – including all NRTIs, dolutegravir, raltegravir and rilpivirine. 

Please make sure both your home doctor (GP) and your HIV doctor knows about this and can advise you.

Last updated: 1 November 2023.